Toledo Law Professor Organizes National Business Law Scholars Conference at The University of Chicago
July 26, 2016
On June 23-24, 2016, Eric C. Chaffee, Associate Dean for Faculty Research & Development and Professor of Law at the University of Toledo College of Law, co-organized the National Business Law Scholars Conference at The University of Chicago Law School. Keynote speakers included Chief Judge Diane P. Wood from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and Steven L. Schwarcz from Duke University Law School.
The Conference occurs annually, and each year, it features dozens of top business law scholars from across the United States and abroad. Professor Chaffee co-founded the event seven years ago with Barbara Black from The University of Cincinnati College of Law and Steven Davidoff Solomon from the UC Berkeley School of Law.
“When we founded this Conference we knew that a need existed for a forum for business law scholars to present and discuss their ideas,” said Chaffee. “Watching the Conference grow has been wonderful. I have literally met hundreds of scholars through this event,” said Chaffee. “It’s an honor to be part of the planning process and to bring this Conference to The University of Chicago.”
At Toledo Law, Professor Chaffee teaches courses in business, contract, commercial, and tax law and is the advisor for The University of Toledo’s joint JD/MBA program. His scholarship focuses on business and tax law with an emphasis on tax-exempt organizations, securities regulation, and business ethics.