Dr. Steven Schwarcz

Biography

Steven L. Schwarcz is the Stanley Star Distinguished Professor of Law and Business at Duke University. He also serves as the founding director of Duke's Global Financial Markets Center. His areas of research and scholarship include insolvency and bankruptcy law, international finance, capital markets, systemic risk, corporate governance, and commercial law. Professor Schwarcz has authored several widely used texts in his field, including 'Structured Finance: A Guide to Principles of Asset Securitization' (3rd edition). He has been a visiting lecturer at Yale Law School and served as a partner in some of the world's leading law firms. Notable positions include being a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at University College London. He has delivered numerous public lectures and keynote speeches globally, including to institutions such as the World Economic Forum and the European Central Bank. His extensive writings have significantly influenced commercial, contract, and bankruptcy law discussions and have made him a notable figure in financial regulation scholarship. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Bankruptcy and the International Insolvency Institute.

Research Interests

Experience