Academy of Legal Studies in Business

The Editorial Board of The American Business Law Journal invites submissions to the seventeenth annual ABLJ Invited Scholars Colloquium, which will take place during the ALSB Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, on Thursday, July 31. Authors may apply to participate in the Colloquium by submitting a: ~ cover letter ~ abstract of the paper ~ current CV to Inara Scott, Advisory Editor-in-Chief of the ABLJ, at [email protected] by Friday, March 21, 2025. More information is available on the ALSB conference page at www.alsb.org.

Join fellow business law and ethics professors (and those interested in entering academia) at our annual conference in historic Providence, July 28 through August 1. https://lnkd.in/euyx5yWZ

Call for Abstract Submission 2025 Paper Development Workshop International Section of the Academy of legal Studies in Business (ALSB) The International Section of the ALSB invites abstract submissions to the 2025 International Law Paper Development Workshop to be held virtually in April 2025. The goal of the workshop is to stimulate high quality research and publication in our discipline and to help international law scholars develop their scholarly articles and research-in-progress by providing a unique opportunity for in-depth review and feedback. Scholars may apply to participate in the workshop by submitting 300-500 words abstract together with a current curriculum vita via email (subject: 2025 International Section Paper Development Workshop) to [email protected] no later than?February 20, 2025. Abstracts should outline the research including its thesis, contribution, and approach. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of contribution to the relevant literature and suitability for future publication. Based on peer review of the submitted abstracts, the ALSB International Section Board will select up to 4 abstracts for presentation at the workshop. Scholars will be notified of their selection no later than?February 20, 2025.?Invited scholars commit to present their papers for extended discussion during the workshop on Friday?April 4, 2025. Complete papers?for selected abstracts must be submitted by?March 15, 2025. While early-stage papers are welcome, they should be in polished draft form so that it can benefit from comment and discussion. The authors of selected papers are expected to read and discuss each other’s’ papers during the workshop. In case papers have already been accepted for publication, they must still be in the revision/editing stage. Co-authored papers may be submitted. Research Paper Themes The paper should be a major piece of legal research intended for publication in a highly ranked law review/journal. We welcome all international law related topics. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to your submissions and hope to welcome you to this impactful gathering. Key Details Workshop Date: April 4, 2025 (1-5pm) Location: Virtual Abstract Submission Deadline: February 20, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2025 Full Paper Submission Deadline?(for selected abstracts): March 15, 2025

Learn how to register for our upcoming conference in Providence, Rhode Island in our Winter Newsletter. We also feature member news and what all is included with conference registration.

Unlike a gym membership, joining the Academy of Legal Studies in Business before January 1 actually saves you money. (And you won't have to pretend to understand how to use a rowing machine.) Ready to save some cash and connect with colleagues, attend conferences, get inspired and maybe even learn about job opportunities for a career change into the wonderful world of academia? No pressure, but our current membership rates expire December 31. Visit www.alsb.org to activate your membership today.

Joan Gabel (pictured right),?Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh,?was named chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board, where she will guide the program's administration in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Gabel, who was a Fulbright scholar in India in 2018, also serves on the Association of American Universities Board of Directors, helping shape policy for this association of leading research universities. Adding to these accomplishments, she has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining a distinguished membership that includes many Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. Chancellor Gabel received the ALSB Distinguished Career Faculty Award at the Centennial Conference in Washington, DC.

ComplianceNet 2025 is accepting panel or paper submissions until December 20, 2024.?With the theme “Evolving Compliance,” ComplianceNet 2025 will be hosted by Fordham University School of Law in New York City May 28-30, 2025. At each conference, prizes are awarded for best junior and senior scholar papers, as well as a Lifetime Achievement award. Previous winners are featured on their website. This year, they will have a panel and poster session dedicated to graduate students, and they will provide awards for the best graduate student contributions. For more information, go to https://lnkd.in/e2BKFhBb.

The Technology Section of the ALSB announces its annual Online Colloquium set for Friday, January 31, 2025, via Zoom from 11 am - 1:15 pm ET. The Colloquium is an opportunity to learn about emerging tech regulation and for authors to receive in-depth feedback on their work before the spring submission cycle.?If you would like your tech-focused paper (broadly defined) to be considered, you must be a member of the Technology Section.??If you are not currently a member, don’t worry -- it’s easy to join! Please contact Jehan El-Jourbagy ([email protected]) or add the section membership through our membership portal. To submit a paper, send your CV and a detailed abstract no longer than two pages to Abbey Stemler ([email protected]) by Friday, December 6.?If accepted, you must commit to submitting your Colloquium-ready paper by?Friday, December 20. Submissions from junior faculty are strongly encouraged. Please reach out to Abbey ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

We would like to thank the Questrom School of Business, Boston University for their generous support of our upcoming annual conference in Providence, Rhode Island. We look forward to highlighting the school and university at our conference July 28-August 1. Registration for the conference will open by early February.

Kabrina Chang and Jehan El-Jourbagy spent the day in Providence, Rhode Island, getting ready for the 2025 ALSB conference set for July 28-August 1. Here are a few scenes you may see while at the conference this summer.