Charles Whitehead

About the Author

Charles Whitehead is a distinguished legal scholar and professor emeritus at Cornell Law School, where he has dedicated his career to elucidating the intricacies of securities regulation and corporate governance. With decades of experience as both an academic and a practitioner in the field of financial law, Whitehead has authored numerous influential texts that serve as essential resources for law students, attorneys, and policymakers alike. His work bridges theoretical principles with practical applications, offering clear insights into the evolving landscape of federal securities laws. Renowned for his meticulous research and accessible prose, Whitehead continues to shape legal education through his contributions to statutory analysis and regulatory frameworks, including his widely used Federal Securities Laws: Selected Statutes, Rules, and Forms, 2025-2026 Edition.