Drake University Law School is proud to announce that Professor Christoph Henkel has been appointed as the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, recognizing his outstanding scholarship and expertise in international law, commercial arbitration, and financial regulation.
A scholar and respected voice in international legal circles, Professor Henkel has published more than 30 peer-reviewed and student-edited law review articles, book chapters, and scholarly works. His publications have been cited in over 150 scholarly articles, referenced in the Restatement (Third) of U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration, and are recognized as leading contributions in their respective fields. His work is accessed and engaged with by scholars and practitioners in more than 115 countries.
Professor Henkel is also the 2024 recipient of the Stevens Faculty Scholar of the Year Award, further affirming his academic distinction. In addition to his scholarship, he serves as an international arbitrator for the European Union and a public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the United States, extending the reach of his legal expertise far beyond the classroom.
“Professor Henkel embodies the excellence the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professorship was created to honor,” said Dean Roscoe Jones, Jr. “His scholarly impact, global reputation, and ongoing contributions to the legal field make him a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious appointment.”