The University of Cincinnati College of Law has just found itself a new leader for its Corporate Law Center and, it's none other than a figure quite familiar with the terrains of both law and business. In a statement obtained by the university's news service, it was announced that Neil Taylor, a seasoned legal eagle with international acclaim and over three decades of experience, will take the helm as the center's director. A UC Law alum himself, Taylor's resume isn't anything to scoff at, featuring stints as in-house counsel for some major corporate behemoths around the globe.
Taylor expressed his excitement about the appointment, telling the University of Cincinnati News, "I am thrilled to return to Cincinnati Law after so many years away". He detailed his plan to focus on creating useful content for students and legal professionals to keep the center's work both timely and relevant. The charge before him is clear: elevate the center's clout through high-impact symposiums and content that bridges the academic with the pragmatic, the theoretical with the everyday grind of corporate law.
The role isn't just about meet-and-greets and handshakes, though. Taylor's tasked with charting a path for the 30-year-old institution, ensuring that it not only stands the test of time but also thrives. He aims to enhance the Corporate Law Center's stature by building upon its established symposium, a well-regarded platform for thought exchange among scholars, regulators, and practitioners nationwide.
In the words of Neil Taylor, "I am looking forward to working to help create useful and engaging content for our students, practicing lawyers and corporate counsel and engaging with the local, national and global legal community to ensure that the center’s work is timely and relevant to the practice of corporate law in its many forms." as per the University of Cincinnati. Truly, the center's mission is to broaden horizons, not just for law students at Cincinnati but for the corporate law sphere in its entirety.
