Troy Paredes

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• A.B. in Economics at University of California at Berkeley
• J.D. at Yale University

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Intellectual property and bankruptcy law reform Push toward creditor protectionism may damage intellectual property rights; special purpose entities are ?essential? May 4, 2004 -- The rise of corporate bankruptcies over the last few years has prompted legislators and academics alike to push for bankruptcy law reform. Fearing the death of legal liability, these reformers are calling for increased creditor protectionism through the weakening of limited liability and the reversal of "judgment proof" transactions such as the creation of special purpose entities (SPE) commonly used for the sequestering of assets. "Letting intellectual property (IP) assets slip into a bankruptcy estate is a dangerous idea," says Troy Paredes, associate professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis.

Bankruptcy fallout Consequences of corporate failure to be discussed at the F. Hodge O'Neal Corporate and Securities Law Symposium at the School of Law April 2 March 12, 2004 -- Warren The United States' recent economic slowdown has been punctuated by some of the largest bankruptcies in history, including Enron and WorldCom. Leading academics and prominent practitioners will examine the fallout of these bankruptcies at the F. Hodge O'Neal Corporate and Securities Law Symposium April 2 at the Washington University School of Law.

Lawyers as whistleblowers Controversial Sarbanes-Oxley provision important part of corporate reform Sept. 5, 2003 -- Paredes Download With the final provision of Sarbanes-Oxley now in effect, lawyers are required to report corporate wrongdoing. Although many lawyers are concerned that this may breach attorney/client privilege, Troy Paredes, associate professor of law at the Washington University School of Law, says, "The requirement that lawyers report 'up the ladder' if they are aware of a material violation is an important part of the Sarbanes-Oxley reforms." Paredes notes that lawyers are an important gatekeeper that the market depends on to help oversee management.

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Senate Approves Nominees to SEC, Federal Reserve The Wall Street Journal and 3 others June 30, 2008 -- The Senate cleared three nominees to the Securities and Exchange Commission, agreeing by unanimous consent to confirm Luis Aguilar, Elisse Walter and Troy Paredes. WUSTL law professor Troy Paredes will serve a full five-year term ending in June 2013 and will succeed Paul Atkins, a Republican commissioner.

Bush to Nominate Paredes to SEC The Wall Street Journal and 2 others May 8, 2008 -- The Bush administration nominated WUSTL law professor Troy Paredes to fill a Republican commissioner slot at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

President Bush to nominate Paredes for SEC commissioner post Associated Press and 20 others May 7, 2008 -- President Bush intends to nominate WUSTL law school professor Troy Paredes to fill a Republican member vacancy of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Paredes has taught securities regulation, corporate governance and other subjects at WUSTL since 2001.

Forthcoming Publications:

• "Blinded by the Light: Information Overload and its Consequences for Securities Regulation" Washington University Law Quarterly
• "Enron: The Board, Corporate Governance, and Some Thoughts on the Role of Congress", Enron: Corporate Fiascos and Legal Implications (Foundation Press, 2003)
• "The Firm and the Nature of Control: Toward a Theory of Takeover Law", Journal Of Corporation Law
• "A Systems Approach to Corporate Governance Reform: Why IMporting U.S. Corporate Law Isn't the Answer" William & Mary Law Review