The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance

What The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance does

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance is an interdisciplinary academic research center within Rutgers University School of Law, founded in 2015 and operating from the law school's Newark and Camden, New Jersey campuses. The Center serves Rutgers law students, faculty, alumni, and the broader business, nonprofit, and government communities by convening research, conferences, roundtables, and CLE programs on corporate law and governance. Its core programs include the Certificate in Corporate and Business Law (a structured degree-track concentration for students), the Entrepreneurship Clinic (a pro bono virtual law firm assisting non-profit and for-profit start-ups in Newark and Camden), the Blockchain and Fintech Program, and the Business and Human Rights Law Program (which houses the Responsible Contracting Project and the Conscious Consumer Law Project). The Center also runs the Rutgers Fintech and Blockchain Collaboratory, annual Fintech Symposia (co-hosted with Sidley Austin LLP as of the May 3, 2024 edition), and academic courses on financial regulation and cryptoassets.

The Center is not a commercial enterprise and does not sell proprietary technology products. Its primary outputs are academic publications, model contract clauses, working papers, and policy research — including widely-cited annual proxy-season analyses produced jointly with The Conference Board, ESGAUGE, and Russell Reynolds Associates. Co-Directors Douglas S. Eakeley and Arthur B. Laby lead the Center alongside program directors Yuliya Guseva (Blockchain and Fintech) and Sarah Dadush (Business and Human Rights Law). Governance is provided by a Board of Advisors and an Alumni Steering Committee.

The Center's funding model combines Rutgers institutional funding with external programmatic grants and sponsorships. The Blockchain and Fintech Program is supported by the University Blockchain Research Initiative, the Ripple Impact Fund, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Responsible Contracting Project receives funding from Laudes Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and in-kind pro bono legal counsel from Linklaters LLP, with additional development partners including Goodwin Procter LLP, Allens, GIZ, and the WorldCC Foundation. Event revenue is limited to nominal CLE registration fees (e.g., $50 per CLE credit for events such as the Bankruptcy Update 2024), and most events are free to attend.

Name

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance

Legal name

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance

Website

https://cclg.rutgers.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance is an academic research center within Rutgers University School of Law, founded in 2015, that serves law students, faculty, alumni, and practitioners through programs on corporate law, governance, blockchain/fintech, and business and human rights.

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Product category

Legal Education and Research

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

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PRIMARYEDADAKAB

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Institutional Governance & Administration (School/College/University Admin)

SECONDARYBPAEAPAL

Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Legal Tech

Keywords

• Corporate law research
• Legal education programs
• Blockchain fintech research
• Human rights law program
• Entrepreneurship legal clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. University Institutional Funding: As a project of Rutgers University School of Law, the Center receives institutional funding as part of the Rutgers University system.
2. External Program Sponsorships and Grants: The Blockchain and Fintech Program is supported by the University Blockchain Research Initiative, the Ripple Impact Fund, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Responsible Contracting Project receives funding from partners including Laudes Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and others.
3. Event Registration Fees (CLE): The Center offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs for which registration fees are charged. For example, the Bankruptcy Update 2024 event had a CLE registration fee of $50, with free admission for those not seeking CLE credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance is an academic research and education unit within Rutgers University School of Law that provides interdisciplinary programs on corporate law and governance. Its core offerings include a Certificate in Corporate and Business Law for students, an Entrepreneurship Clinic delivering pro bono transactional legal services to startups, a Blockchain and Fintech Program, and a Business and Human Rights Law Program, supported by conferences, symposia, CLE events, and scholarly publications.

Product overview

The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance is an academic research and education institution offering multiple programs including a Certificate in Corporate and Business Law, an Entrepreneurship Clinic, a Blockchain and Fintech Program, and a Business and Human Rights Law Program. The center operates as a platform of interconnected academic and research offerings designed to serve students, faculty, alumni, and the business and nonprofit communities. Key components include the Responsible Contracting Project focused on supply chain contracting, the Rutgers Fintech and Blockchain Collaboratory for policy discussions, annual Fintech Symposia, and academic courses on financial regulation and cryptoassets. The center does not offer commercial software products but rather educational programs, research initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

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Brands

• Certificate in Corporate and Business Law: A structured program providing students with special interest in corporate and business law formal recognition for their studies, requiring a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Entrepreneurship Clinic
• Blockchain and Fintech Program
• Business and Human Rights Law Program

Products and services

• Certificate in Corporate and Business Law A structured academic program providing Rutgers Law School students with core competency in corporate law governing formation, governance, and financing of corporations, with advanced instruction on corporate formation, financing, and government interactions. Designed for law students pursuing formal recognition of concentrated corporate and business law coursework.
• Entrepreneurship Clinic A hands-on transactional law clinic serving as a virtual law firm, providing pro bono representation to non-profit and for-profit start-ups in Newark and Camden. Counseling covers business planning, entity formation, agreements, governance, and securities compliance, while offering law students hands-on client experience.
• Blockchain and Fintech Program A multidisciplinary research and curriculum program focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, fintech, and related technologies, preparing the next generation of lawyers and business leaders to develop and apply these technologies. Includes curriculum- and project-based activities designed for faculty and student engagement.
• Business and Human Rights Law Program A research and education program examining legal obstacles to upholding human rights and environmental protections in international supply chains, developing legal solutions for strengthening corporate responsibility and promoting social justice. Housed in the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Center launched in 2015 and has been continuously operating with an expanding set of programs including the Blockchain and Fintech Program, Business and Human Rights Law Program, Certificate in Corporate and Business Law, and the Entrepreneurship Clinic.
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sidley Austin LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2024Co-host of the annual Fintech and Blockchain Symposium (May 3, 2024) with Rutgers CCLG. Provided speakers, panelists, and moderators across multiple tracks including regulatory trends, digital asset disclosures, tokenization, and SROs in fintech.
• AllensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) housed in the Business and Human Rights Law Program, contributing to the development of model contract clauses for responsible supply chains.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), contributing to international efforts on human rights due diligence and responsible contracting.
• Goodwin Procter LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), supporting the development of model contract clauses and responsible contracting frameworks.
• Linklaters LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), providing pro bono legal counsel support and contributing to the development of model contract clauses. Pro bono counsel from Linklaters LLP supported the ABA Working Group's Principled Purchasing team.
• WorldCC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), collaborating on events and academic symposiums related to responsible contracting and supply chain governance.
• The Conference BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRutgers CCLG collaborated with The Conference Board, ESGAUGE, and Russell Reynolds Associates to produce widely-cited annual analyses of shareholder proxy voting trends for Russell 3000 companies.
• ESGAUGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG data analytics firm that partnered with Rutgers CCLG and The Conference Board to produce proxy season research and analysis.
• Russell Reynolds AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leadership advisory and search firm that collaborated with Rutgers CCLG on proxy season research alongside The Conference Board and ESGAUGE.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yale School of Management — Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance: A university-based corporate governance center producing research, convening leaders, and educating students on governance and performance — a directly comparable academic center to Rutgers CCLG.
• Cornell Law School — Cornell Center for Law, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Cornell Law academic center covering corporate, business, and entrepreneurship law with student programming and practitioner events — a close academic peer to Rutgers CCLG's certificate, clinic, and research portfolio.
• Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance: A leading university-hosted corporate governance research and publication forum that, like Rutgers CCLG, produces widely-cited scholarship and convenes practitioners, regulators, and academics around corporate governance issues.
• Columbia Law School — Center on Corporate Governance: A Columbia Law School center studying corporate governance and producing influential research — comparable in academic mission, governance focus, and New York metro audience to Rutgers CCLG.
• Stanford Law School — Rock Center for Corporate Governance: A Stanford Law School research and education center focused on corporate governance, securities law, and board effectiveness — closely parallel in mission to Rutgers CCLG's corporate-law and governance focus, with similar student programming and practitioner engagement.
• NYU Law — Program on Corporate Governance: An NYU Law-affiliated academic program dedicated to research and teaching in corporate governance — a regional peer in the Northeast U.S. academic ecosystem with overlapping audience.
• Berkeley Law — Center for Law and Business: A Berkeley Law research center at the intersection of corporate law, business, and policy — a peer academic center with comparable corporate-law research, programming, and student certificate offerings.
• University of Delaware — John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance: A university corporate governance center housed at the University of Delaware, a leading jurisdiction for U.S. corporate law — directly comparable mission and research focus to Rutgers CCLG.
• Penn Law — Institute for Law and Economics: A Penn Law research institute studying the intersection of law, economics, and corporate governance — a directly comparable academic research center in the Northeast U.S. legal academic landscape.

Emerging players

• Vanderbilt Law School — Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair / Corporate Law Program: A law school program with corporate-law faculty and research output; less centralized as a dedicated 'center' than the other peers, but materially comparable in corporate-law academic programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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