Activities

Our business professors have been sought after throughout the world from leaders in academia and the business community for their expertise. Below is a list of some professional activities.

 

Norman Gregory Young, professor in the Finance, Real Estate and Law Department, was asked again to moderate and lead a panel discussion during International Law Weekend in New York City. The October event, organized by the American branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) and the International Law Students Association, brought hundreds of lawyers, government officials and students to discuss how international law can be used to reduce conflict, foster security and promote human rights. Young’s panel discussion focused on international investment law and how corporations can avoid or resolve business disputes involving other nations. Panelists included experts from North America, South America and Asia as well as a member of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. 

David Rice, assistant professor in the Accounting Department spoke at the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation’s fall meeting in Denver. Rice, who also serves as chair of the ABA’s Income and Family Tax Committee, spoke on the problems same-sex couples face in correctly filing their income tax returns as the Defense of Marriage Act prevents the IRS from recognizing same-sex marriage or registered domestic partners. In California, their returns are more complex than other couples due to the state’s community property laws. Rice’s comments from the meeting also were printed in a Bureau of National Affairs article in October.

Majed Muhtaseb, CFA, CAIA, professor in the Finance, Real Estate, and Law Department, achieved the equivalent of a hat trick in the finance profession. Muhtaseb successfully completed the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program in September, which is a globally recognized charter for alternative investments in the finance industry. To receive a CAIA designation, professionals must pass two exams that test participants advanced knowledge of portfolio management, ethics and private equity as well as commodities, real estate and hedge funds. In October, Muhtaseb participated in a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Financial Management Association in Denver. The discussion focused on the latest developments in hedge fund investing including fund performance, the impact of hedge funds on capital markets and hedge fund activism. Lastly, his paper, “Hedge Funds are the Alternative Mainstream” has been accepted for publication in the spring edition of The Journal of Investing.