Seth Oranburg

I am a Professor of Law at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, specializing in Contract Law, Business Law, Transactional Law, and Trade Secret Law.

My research focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. My books include A History of Financial Technology: From American Incorporation to Crowdfunding (Cambridge University Press, 2022) and Contract Law: Rules, Cases, and Problems (Carolina Academic Press, 2023). My recent articles address blockchain technology, ESG disclosures, labor laws in the gig economy, and regulatory democratization.

As Director of the Program on Organizations, Business, and Markets at NYU School of Law’s Classical Liberal Institute, I facilitate interdisciplinary research and dialogues on business law and economics. My role involves organizing symposia and conferences, collaborating with scholars, and overseeing academic publications.

In 2024, I was honored with the Teacher of the Year award for my innovative teaching methods and commitment to student engagement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned to online education, enhancing student learning through my YouTube videos and interactive sessions. I have received grants from the Asness Family Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation for my research on financial technology and entrepreneurship.

My academic journey includes teaching positions at Duquesne University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Florida State University. At Duquesne, I directed the JD/MBA program and created the Business Essentials for Lawyers micro-credential program.

My professional experience in venture finance transactions at Fenwick and West LLP in Silicon Valley informs my teaching. I remain licensed to practice law in California. I bring practical skills regarding law & entrepreneurship into the classroom to prepare students for careers as transactional attorneys.

Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, I earned my B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Florida and my J.D. with honors from the University of Chicago Law School.

Feel free to connect with me to explore the evolving intersections of law and technology.