Dr. Robert Bishop

Biography

Robert E. Bishop is an associate professor at Duke University's School of Law, where he specializes in corporate governance, securities, and financial markets. He has a distinguished record in public service, having served as a senior advisor on financial markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he played an integral role in economic relief efforts. His experience includes advising a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during his doctoral studies. Before attending graduate school, Bishop served in the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on the Middle East and East Africa. Additionally, he co-founded the International Institute of Law and Finance (IILF), a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and financial regulatory policy. The IILF regularly assesses financial regulatory issues, providing critical summaries of academic research and formal comment letters on proposed SEC rules. Bishop holds an AB from the University of Chicago, a JD/MBA from Columbia University, and an MA, MPhil, and PhD from Yale University. He has also clerked for the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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