CHAD D. EMERSON
57 Avenue of the Waters(334) 386-7536
Pike Road,
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEECOLLEGE OF LAWKnoxville, Tennessee
Doctor of Jurisprudence, December 1997
DAVIDLIPSCOMBUNIVERSITYNashville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1994
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
FAULKNERUNIVERSITY, THOMASGOODEJONESSCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, Alabama, Professor of Law 2010-Present
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, THOMAS GOODE JONES SCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, Alabama,Associate Professor of Law 2004-2009
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, THOMAS GOODE JONES SCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, Alabama,Assistant Professor of Law 2003-2004
HANDONGINTERNATIONALLAWSCHOOL, Pohang, South Korea, Visiting Professor of Law May 2010
WOOLF, MCCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER PLLC Knoxville, TN
Attorney January 1998–July 2003
Practice areas include: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, E-Commerce, Intellectual Property (trademark/service mark, trade dress, copyright, trade secrets, licensing)
COURSES TAUGHT
Property I & II
Land Planning and Development Law
SmartGrowthLand Planning Law
Administrative Law
Intellectual Property
Pre-Trial Practice
Torts
LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, THOMAS GOODE JONES SCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, AL Strategic Planning Committee Chairman 2004, 2006-Present
FAULKNERUNIVERSITY, THOMASGOODEJONESSCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, ALRank and Tenure Third-Year Review Subcommittee Chairman 2009
FAULKNERUNIVERSITY, THOMASGOODEJONESSCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, ALAcademic Success Committee Chairman 2005
FAULKNERUNIVERSITY, THOMASGOODEJONESSCHOOL OF LAW, Montgomery, ALStudent Honor Court Faculty Advisor 2007-Present
LAW LICENSES
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee and United States District Courts for Eastern District, Middle District, and Western District of Tennessee (inactive)
BOOKS
Chad D. Emerson, The SmartCode Solution to Sprawl (Environmental Law Institute Publishing 2007).
Chad D. Emerson, Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World (Ayefour Publishing 2010).
BOOK CHAPTERS
A Legal Guide to Urban and Sustainable Development (Wiley Publishing 2008).
LAW REVIEW PUBLICATIONS
Chad D. Emerson, The Illegal Actions of the Federal Reserve: An Analysis of How the Nation’s Central Bank Has Acted Outside the Law in Responding to the Current Financial Crisis, 1 William & Mary Business Law Review (2010).
Chad D. Emerson, A Troubled House of Cards: Examining How the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Fails to Resolve the Foreclosure Crisis, 61 Ok. L. Rev.3 (2009).
Chad D. Emerson, Merging Public and Private Governance: How Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District "Re-Imagined" the Traditional Division of Local Regulatory Powers, 36 Fla. St. U. L. Rev.2 (2009).
Chad D. Emerson,All Sprawled Out: How the Federal Regulatory System Has Driven Unsustainable Growth, 75 Tenn. L. Rev. 411 (2008).
Chad D. Emerson, Making Main Street Legal Again: The SmartCode Solution to Sprawl, 71 Mo. L. Rev. 3 (2006).
Chad D. Emerson, Smart Growth and Schools: Legal Hurdles and Legal Solutions for Community-Scale Schools, 37 McGeorge L. Rev. 3 (2006).
Chad D. Emerson, Wasting Time in Cyberspace: The UDRP’s Inefficient Approach Toward Arbitrating Internet Domain Name Disputes, 34 U. Balt. L. Rev. 161 (2004).
Chad D. Emerson, The Continuing Showdown Over Who Should Regulate Amusement Attraction Safety: A Critical Analysis of Why Fixed-Site Amusement Attraction Safety Should Remain State-Governed, 28 Seton Hall Legis. J. 1 (2003).
SELECT MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS
Columnist, The Large Park Report, Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine, 2007-Present
Columnist, Current Events, i.e. Magazine, 2008-Present
Columnist, Legal, Regulatory, and Business Affairs for BlooLoop.com (Amusement Industry Publication), 2008-Present
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“World of Waivers” Funworld Magazine, November 2006.
“Intellectual Property: A Primer for the Amusement Industry” Funworld Magazine, May 2006.
“Need Legal Advice? Here’s One Group That Could Help” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, June 2006.
“Inside, Outside or Some of Both: Strategies for Hiring Legal Counsel in the Amusement Industry” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, February 2006.
“I Don’t Have Time? How to Protect Your Inflatable Attractions from Inflated Legal Risks” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, September/October 2005.
“Keep an Eye Out: Emerging Legal Issues in the Amusement Industry for 2005” Funworld Magazine, May 2005.
“The Growing Threat of Criminal Liability for Amusement Operators” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, April/May 2005.
“The Challenges of Change: Legal Issues Facing Today’s Ride Designers” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, January 2005.
“Too Young to Operate? A Closer Look at One Congressman’s Efforts to Establish a Minimum Ride Operator Age” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, November 2004.
“The Increasing Role of Lawyers in Amusement Operation Decision-Making” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, September 2004.
“Cost of Water Quality Upgrades: Hardly a Drop in the Bucket” Amusement Business Magazine, September 2004.
“Is That Your Mascot at Your Competitor’s Park?” Tourist Attractions and Parks Magazine, August 2004.
“Lack of Oversight: Tennessee Must Regulate Amusement Attractions” Knoxville News-Sentinel, Lead Editorial Article, May 2, 2004.
“Personal Jurisdiction in the Internet World: Introducing Minimum Electronic Contacts…” Tennessee Bar Journal, Vol. 39, No. 8, August 2003.
"Nooks, Cranies and Nuances of the UDRP" Information Technology Law Conference Seminar Publication, October 2001.
"Law Firm Political Contributions: The Tennessee Attorney General Speaks Again"
Knoxville Bar Association Journal, Vol. 27, Issue 2, February 2001.
"Bad Faith in Cyberspace: Trademark Rights on the World Wide Web"
Tennessee Bar Journal, Vol. 36, No. 12, Cover Article, December 2000.
PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER LAWSCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES
Chair, Program Formatting Committee 2010, Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting
Coordinator, Workshop on Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies, 2010 Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting
Coordinator, Workshop on Real Estate and Land Use, 2009 Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting
Founder and Co-Coordinator, 24 Hour Service Project Charrette, 2010 Congress for the New Urbanism, May 17, 2010
Presenter, “The Smart Growth Solution to Obesity” 4th Annual Conference on Obesity and Health, University of Alabama Continuing Studies, June 4, 2010
Presenter, “Urbanism and Public Health: How Sustainable Urbanism Can Promote Public Health” 2010 Alabama Department of Public Health Policy Institute, June 3, 2010
Presenter, “Real Life Examples of Healthy Urbanism in Alabama” 2010 Alabama Department of Public Health Policy Institute, June 3, 2010
Presenter, “Four Years Growing With the SmartCode” SmartCode Intensive, 2010 Congress for the New Urbanism, May 19, 2010
Presenter, “Innovative Teaching and Research Strategies for Land Use and Development Law” 2009 Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting, August 5, 2009
Moderator, “Legal and Legislative Issues Arising from the Real Estate, Housing and Foreclosure Crisis” 2009 Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting, August 5, 2009
Presenter, “Survey of Smart Growth Law” 2009 Municipal Law Conference, March 27, 2009
Presenter, “GreenvilleCounty SmartCode Workshop” February 19, 2009
Presenter, “Condominium Law in Alabama—Market Outlook: Predicting the Future” Alabama Bar Institute, December 12, 2008
Presenter, “Subdivision Development and Flood Plain Development” Alabama Bar Institute, May 10, 2008
Presenter, “SmartCode Legal and Administration Issues: Montgomery, Alabama Case Study” SmartCode Workshop, May 30, 2008
Presenter, “Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations in Alabama” Lorman Education Services, December 12, 2007
Presenter, “Plat and Subdivision Law in Alabama” Lorman Education Services, October 23 and 24, 2007
Presenter and Moderator, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Amusement Law Symposium and Workshop, November 11-16, 2007
Presenter, “SmartCode Legal and Administration Issues” SmartCode Workshop, November 8, 2007
Presenter, “Preventative Legal Strategies for Festivals and Events” International Festival and Events Association 52nd Annual Convention, September 21, 2007
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Taos, New Mexico” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, August 17, 2007
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Sarasota, Florida” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, August 9, 2007
Presenter, Southeastern Association of LawSchools, New Scholars Workshop, July 31, 2007
Presenter, “Implementing the SmartCode” SmartCode Workshop, March 29-31, 2007
Presenter, “Smart Growth Law for Dummies” 2007 Alabama Association of Municipal Attorneys Spring Conference, March 23, 2007
Presenter and Panel Moderator, “Legal and Regulatory Hurdles Facing Community Schools” Seaside Institute’s Smart Growth & Schools Summit, February 19-20, 2007
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Lawrence, Kansas” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, January 5, 2007
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Omaha, Nebraska” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, January 4, 2007
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Post Falls, Idaho” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, December 7-8, 2006
Presenter, “How to Legally Customize the SmartCode” SmartCode Workshop, October 20-21, 2006
Presenter, “The Risk List II: More Preventative Legal Strategies for Waterparks” World Waterpark Association Annual Convention, October 19, 2006
Panel Moderator, “Americans with Disability Act Issues Facing Waterparks” World Waterpark Association Annual Convention, October 19, 2006
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Tuscaloosa, Alabama” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, August 11, 2006
Presenter, “Adopting the SmartCode for Buffalo, New York” PlaceMakers SmartCode Onsite, July 31, 2006
Presenter, “Land Development in Alabama” Lorman Education Services, July 25, 2006
Presenter, “Zoning: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” 2006 Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Meeting, May 18, 2006
Presenter, “Neo-Traditional Neighborhood Developments: A Review of Best Practices in Alabama” 2006 Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Meeting, May 18, 2006
Presenter and Panelist, “A Toolkit for Successfully Adopting Smart Growth Strategies” SmartCoast Mixed-Use Seminar, April 18, 2006
Panelist, “Legally Calibrating the SmartCode for Local Jurisdictions” SmartCode Workshop, March 4, 2006
Presenter, “Legal Issues for Smart Growth Schools” 50th Anniversary Celebration of Montgomery Bus Boycott Economic Development Summit, December 3, 2005
Presenter, “Land Development in Alabama” Lorman Education Services, November 29, 2005
Presenter and Moderator, MississippiGulfCoast SmartCode Work Session, November 19, 2005
Presenter and Moderator, International Inflatable Products and Games Association Legal Seminar, November 17, 2005
Presenter, “The Illegality of Traditional Town Planning” Regional Planning Commission of BirminghamContext-Sensitive Solutions and Form-Based Codes Seminar, November 16, 2005
Presenter and Moderator, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Amusement Law Symposium and Workshop, November 14, 2005
Presenter, “Legally Calibrating the SmartCode for Local Jurisdictions” SmartCode Workshop CLE Seminar, October 8, 2005
Presenter, “The Risk List: Preventative Legal Strategies for Waterparks” World Waterpark Association 25th Annual Convention, October 5, 2005
Presenter, “The Risk List: Preventative Legal Strategies for Festivals & Events” International Festival and Events Association 50th Anniversary Reunion Convention, September 15, 2005
Presenter, “Preventative Legal Strategies for Your Amusement Facility” American Zoological Association 2005 Eastern Regional Workshop, April 15, 2005
Presenter, “Creating Great and Sustainable Communities” Seaside Institute Seminar, February 10-11, 2005
Presenter, NASCO Amusement Ride Tactical Advisory Board, “The Truth About Amusement Park Safety Regulation”, January 7, 2005
Presenter, IAAPA Government Roundtable on Amusement Ride Safety Regulations, International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Conference, November 18, 2004
Presenter, "Marketing Legal Services: The World Wide Web and Beyond" CLE, Knoxville Bar Association, March 8, 2002
Presenter, "Doing Business on the Web" Seminar, The ClaytonCenter for Entrepreneurial Law/Tennessee Small Business Development Center, March 7, 2002
Presenter, "Reducing Web-Based Liability" Seminar, Webservio, Inc. Forum, March 7, 2002.
Presenter, "Website and Online Legal Issues Facing Businesses" Seminar,
East Tennessee Technology Council, February 11, 2002
Presenter, "E-Commerce and Intellectual Property Practice Issues" Seminar, Tennessee Paralegal Association Fall Conference, November 9, 2001
Presenter, "How Businesses are Affected by Intellectual Property and E-Business Developments" Seminar, Knoxville Bar Association/Knoxville Chamber Partnership, October 24, 2001
Presenter, "Survey of Internet Litigation Issues" CLE, Knoxville Bar Association,
July 12, 2001
Presenter, "Top Ten Legal Mistakes for Technology Companies" Seminars,
Technology Business Alliance, May 15, 2001 and June 11, 2001
Presenter, "Countdown to the New UCC Section 9" CLE, Knoxville Bar Association, April 27, 2001
SMART GROWTH LAW PROJECTS
Invited Participant, Mississippi Renewal Forum, Zoning Codes Team, October 11-18th, 2005
SmartCode consultant for Pike Road, Alabama SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Montgomery, Alabama SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Elmore, Alabama SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Tuscaloosa, Alabama SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Anniston, Alabama SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Flowood, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Lake Charles, Louisiana SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Moss Point, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Gautier, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Pascagoula, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Ocean Springs, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Taos, New Mexico SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for New Castle County, Delaware SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Lawrence, Kansas SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Post Falls, Idaho SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Omaha, Nebraska SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for El Paso, Texas SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Hutto, Texas SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Mississippi Governor’s Office of Recovery and Renewal
SmartCode consultant for Alabaster, Alabama
SmartCode consultant for Fitchburg, Wisconsin
SmartCode consultant for Hawaii County, Hawaii
SmartCode consultant for Waveland, Mississippi SmartCode
SmartCode consultant for Cobb County, Georgia
SmartCode and Subdivision Regulations consultant for Bay St. Louis, Alabama
Founder and Lead Organizer of the SmartCode Advanced conference
Administrator, SmartCode listserv
Administrator, Mississippi Rebuilding listserv
Contributor, SmartCode Manual
Former Columnist, Urban Green, Future Montgomery Magazine
CIVIC PROJECTS
Board of Directors, Envision 2020, 2009-Present
Board of Directors, Hampstead Institute, 2008-Present
Board of Advisors, Transect Codes Council, 2010-Present
Leadership Alabama Class of 2009-2010
Invited Participant, Alabama Leadership Initiative, April 3-4, 2006