Douglas Baird
Douglas Gordon Baird (born July 10, 1953) is an American legal scholar, Harry A. Bigelow Distinguished Service Professor and former dean at the University of Chicago Law School. He joined the faculty in 1980 and served as the dean from 1994-1999. He is a leader in the field of bankruptcy law.His books, including Elements Of Bankruptcy, Cases, Problems, and Materials on Bankruptcy and Contract Stories are used in law schools around the country.