11th Law and Economics Conference held at the University of Lucerne

Dean Marcus Cole speaking at the Law and Economics Conference at the University of Lucerne

The 11th Law and Economics Conference: Law and Economics of Corporate Governance: Shareholders, Stakeholders, and Beyond, was held at the University of Lucerne on March 15. The conference is co-sponsored by the ND Program on Law and Market Behavior (ND LAMB).

The conference aimed to analyze the merits and foundational principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG (the environmental, social, and governance aspects of corporate conduct and performance) policies from the perspective of law and economics. The program included panels on protecting stakeholders' interests and transparency.

As in preceding years, the papers from the conference will be published by Springer Nature in the academic series “Economic Analysis of Law in European Legal Scholarship.” Each year, the conference focuses on a specific topic or theme.

Dean G. Marcus Cole, along with Prof. Dr. Klaus Mathis, University of Lucerne, gave the opening address. Associate Professor of Law Sadie Blanchard presented her paper, "Toward Managerial Accountability in Stakeholderism." She also chaired the panel discussion on Transparency.

Sadie Blanchard at the Law and Economics Conference at the University of Lucerne

It also featured lectures from scholars at Harvard Law School, Maastricht University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Zurich, the Warsaw School of Economics, and the College of Management in Rishon, Israel on topics ranging from CSR in European supply chains to directors' fiduciary duties honoring the purpose of a company.

During the conference Notre Dame Law School and the Faculty of Law at the University of Lucerne solidified their long standing relationship by signing an official partnership agreement.

This agreement, aimed at facilitating faculty and student exchanges, fostering joint research projects, and promoting program collaborations, will enhance the educational experiences and opportunities at both schools. With a focus on enriching academic cooperation, both institutions also plan to host additional joint events in the future, building upon the success of previous Law and Economics conferences.

The full program is here.