Jacksonville State University’s Dr. Rob Landry Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Prestigious American Business Law Journal

08/20/2024

Jacksonville State University (Jax State) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Rob Landry, Distinguished Professor of Finance in the College of Business and Industry, as Editor-in-Chief of the American Business Law Journal (ABLJ), effective August 2024. The ABLJ is a premier triple-blind, peer-reviewed journal recognized globally as one of the most prestigious academic publications in the legal studies field. 

As Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Landry will lead the ABLJ's editorial board, oversee fifteen staff editors, and coordinate the efforts of over 300 ad hoc reviewers. The journal receives 300 to 400 submissions annually and maintains an acceptance rate of less than 5%, publishing only 12 to 16 articles each year across its four issues. During Dr. Landry's tenure, the College of Business and Industry at Jax State will serve as the intellectual home of the ABLJ, enhancing the university's standing in academic and professional circles.

The American Business Law Journal is highly esteemed in the academic community. The Australian Business Deans Council lists it as an A-ranked journal, and the Washington and Lee Law School Journal Rankings place it second among business and corporate law journals, behind only the Yale Journal on Regulation. 

Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Landry said, "It is a privilege to be able to help lead the American Business Law Journal over the next year. The ABLJ has played an important role in my development as a scholar and a teacher. This new role allows me to continue that development while providing service to the ABLJ and other scholars. I am grateful for the unwavering support from Jacksonville State University, particularly from my department head, Julie Staples, Dean, Dr. Cunningham, and the entire administration. This opportunity also elevates JSU and the College of Business and Industry to the national and international stage in the legal studies field, and I am proud to represent and promote our university in this academic endeavor."

Dr. Brent Cunningham, Dean of the College of Business and Industry at Jacksonville State University, praised Dr. Landry's appointment, stating, "Dr. Rob Landry's appointment as Editor-in-Chief of the American Business Law Journal is a testament to his academic excellence and leadership in the field of legal studies. His role will not only elevate the journal but also enhance the reputation of our College of Business and Industry. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and look forward to the impact he will continue to make on our students, faculty, and the broader academic community."

Dr. Landry's academic and professional credentials are equally impressive. He holds a Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from The University of Alabama School of Law, and a Master of Laws, with Distinction, from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also earned a PhD from Auburn University. An expert in bankruptcy and commercial law, Dr. Landry has published over fifty academic articles in leading journals, including the ABLJ, as well as numerous law school journals from institutions such as the University of Florida, University of Virginia, Texas Tech University, Emory, American University, and Catholic University. At Jax State, Dr. Landry teaches courses in business law and real estate law.