David Missirian

David Missirian

  • Associate Professor and Chair, Law
  • Associate Professor, Bentley University
  • State Certified Instructor, Massachusetts Real Estate Licensing Board
  • Department Chair
  • Program Director
  • Parllimentarian
  • J.D. in Environmental concentration, University of Tulsa Law School

Teaching Interests

Tax, Real Estate Law, Contract Law, U.C.C., Ethics. I also particularly enjoy introducing Freshman to various areas of legal thought.

Research Interests

Marginalized groups, Public Policy, Constitutional law, Real Estate law, Contract Law and Indigenous Peoples Law.

Consulting/Practice Interests

General legal practice with a concentration in the area of real estate law from the residential side and lending side. I consult for various Lenders in my capacity as a conveyancing attorney.

Bio

A General practice attorney, who specializes in courses involving business law, (specifically contracts and U.C.C.) also a Massachusetts title examiner and real estate attorney.

Professional Memberships

  • Maine Bar Association 2023-07-01 - Present
  • Real Estate Bar Association 2021-01-01 - Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • President of CALSB, Canadian Academy of Legal Studies in Business
  • Excellence in Academic Mentoring and Advising, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
  • Nominated for Teacher of the year, Student Activities
  • Teacher of the Year 2009, Student Activities

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Missirian, D. E. (2024). Can Native Nations Sovereignty or Self Governance Fit Within a Modern International Paradigm? Lessons to be Learner. Journal of Leadership, Accountability & Ethics, (Volume 21) (1) 2024 11. (Link)
  • Missirian, D. E. (2021). The Use of Emoji in International Communication: A Cultural Bridge for Businesses or a Potential Pitfall. American Journal of Trade and Policy (AJTP, (Volume 8) 32
  • Missirian, D. E. (2021). Native Nations Land Ownership and Our Disservice to their People and Culture: A Proposed Legislative Solution and a Lesson to Be Learned. American Indian Law Journal, (Volume 9) Issue 2
  • Missirian, D. E. (2021). Question: “How about Dinner?” Answer: “ ” What have you just agreed to. Information & Communications Technology Law
  • Missirian, D. E. (2020). The Opioid Dragon of Johnson and Johnson is Slayed, All Hail the Killing of the Not Guilty. Rutgers Law Record 47 Rutgers Law Record 305
  • Missirian, D. E. (2020). AI Software Development is Outpacing Business Law: A Cautionary Tale [and a Proposal For Better Alignment]. Albany Law School Science and Technology Law Journal. 31.
  • Missirian, D. E. (2020). Artificial Intelligence: Is it a Good under the UCC or a Service under the Common Law or is there a Need for a New Category. Arizona State University Corporate and Business Law Journal 25.
  • Missirian, D. E., Kulow, M. D. (2019). Defenseless Against Rape: Outdated Laws and a Proposed Solution. American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law, (28) 1
  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). The Death of Moral Freedom: How the Trademark Dilution Act has Allowed Federal Courts to Punish Subjectively Defined Immoral Secondary Use of Trademarks. Chicago Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, (Volume 18, Issue 3) Volume 18, Issue 3 28.
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. (2019). Building STEPs Down the Precipitous Cliff from University to Workplace: A Proposal to Modify Regulation of Higher Education Mental Disability Accommodations. Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights (U Texas Austin), (24) 2
  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). Have Universities Sold Their Souls to the Devil: The Unacceptable Cost of Prioritizing Athletics Over Academics. The Sports and Entertainment Law Journal at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
  • Missirian, D. (2019). The death of moral freedom: How the trademark dilution act has allowed federal courts to punish subjectively-defined immoral secondary use of trademarks. Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, (18) Issue 3
  • Missirian, D. E. (2018). Is Man's Best Friend Great for Personal Protection or a Law Suit waiting to Happen?. University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Journal of Animal and Environmental Law, (Fall 2018) (Forthcoming)
  • Missirian, D. E. (2018). Why Are Universities Playing Russian Roulette with their Students? The Ignored Legal and Ethical Duty. Sports and Entertainment Journal at Denver University, Sturm College of Law, (Spring 2018) 21 / 89
  • Thomas, S. R., Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2018). Stick‘em Up This Is A Breach: A Case for Punitive Damages for Contract Holdups. Business Law Review
  • Missirian, D. E. (2017). ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES TICKING TIME BOMBS?. Mississippi Sports Law Review, (6) 2
  • Missirian, D. E. (2017). Student Athlete Concussions: The Often Overlooked Legal and Ethical Minefield. The Berkeley Journal of Entertainment and Sports Law, (Vol 6 (2017))
  • Missirian, D. E. (2016). Net Neutrality: The Information Highway Which Only The Wealthy Will be Allowed to Travel. University of Toledo Law Review, (Vol 47) 2 327 - 348.
  • Missirian, D. E. (2015). Extended Warranties, The Great Lie: Why The King has No Clothes. The Tennessee Journal of Business Law / Tennessee College of Law, (Volume 17) 1 25.
  • Thomas, S., Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2015). Greed Trumps Ethics in the Sports World, Business Law Review, Spring 2015, Vol. 48. Business Law Review
  • Alexander, M. M., Hayward, J. O., Missirian, D. E. (2015). Asadi: Renegade or Pecursor of Who is a Whistleblower Under Dodd Frank. Pace Law Review, (35) 3
  • Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2014). From the Corvair to the Cobalt: Corporate Social Responsibility Lessons Unlearned. Business Law Review, (47) 55-75.
  • Missirian, D. E. (2013). Let the Sun Shine In: An Examination of Solar Easements and a Proposed Statute. Real Estate Law Journal/ Thompson Reuters/West Publications, (41) 3 303-330.
  • Earle, B. H., Madek, G. A., Missirian, D. E. (2012). The Legality of Employment Credit Checks: A Proposed Model Statute to Remedy an Inequity. Virginia Journal of Social Policy and Law, (20) 1
  • Missirian, D. E. (2007). Separate But Equal? Same sex couples in New England. West Real Estate Law Journal
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. Restrictive Covenants for Sex Offenders: An illusion of safety. (In Progress)
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. Covid Impact on University Disability Accommodations. (In Progress)
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. Therapy Dogs as ADA Reasonable Accommodations: A Win-Win Proposal for Statutory Change. (In Progress)

    • Conference Proceedings

  • Alexander, M. M., Hayward, J. O., Missirian, D. E. (2014). “Asadi: Renegade or Precursor of Who is a Whistleblower Under Dodd Frank” Proceedings of the Midwest Acadaemy of Legal Studies in Business

    • Exhibitions

  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). “Carmen”

    • Other Scholarly Work

  • Kulow, M. D. Covid Impact on University to Work Disability Accommodations Cliff. (In Progress).

    • Presentations

  • Missirian, D. (2025). “AI – A Curse or a Blessing? The Impact on E-Suite Responsibilities” Presented at the ALSB 2025 Academy of Legal Studies in Business 2025 Providence RI (Link)
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. (2024). “Restrictive Covenants for Sex Offenders: An illusion of safety” Presented at the (NARBLA) North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association Annual Conference
  • Missirian, D. E. (2024). “The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: AI and its Risks to Corporate Fiduciary Duties​” Presented at the ALSB 2024 Washington DC
  • Missirian, D. E. (2023). “My word is my bond. Indigenous Treaties Forgotten. A Right to Representation” Presented at the American Legal Studies in Business ALSB 2023 San Diego CA
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. (2023). “Covid 19 Impact on Student Disabilities Accommodations: Dangerous Precedents Steepening Cliff from University to Workplace?” Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association (NARBLA) North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association (NARBLA) Annual Conference Boston, MA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2022). “Student Paper Competition Judge” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2022conference Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2022conference Louisville KY
  • Missirian, D. E. (2022). “Can the American legal system incorporate an indigenous oral tradition?” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2022 conference Louisville KY
  • Missirian, D. E. (2021). “CAN NATIVE NATIONS SOVEREIGNTY OR SELF GOVERNANCE FIT WITHIN A MODERN INTERNATIONAL PARADIGM? LESSONS TO BE LEARNED” Presented at the American Legal Studies in Business (ALSB 2021) Virtual
  • Missirian, D. E. (2021). “Question: ‚ÄúHow about Dinner?‚Äù Answer: ‚Äú ‚Äù What have you just agreed to?” Presented at the Regional ALSB Conference Mid-Atlantic Academy of Legal Studies in Business (MAALSB 2021) Virtual via Zoom
  • Missirian, D. E. (2020). “Native American Land Ownership and Our Disservice to their People and Culture A Proposed Legislative Solution” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2020 conference Virtual
  • Missirian, D. E. (2020). “Moderator” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2020 conference Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) 2020 conference, online (ALSB) 2020 conference, online (due to Covid pandemic)
  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). “AI Software Development is Outpacing Business Law: A Cautionary Tale [and a Proposal for Better Alignment]” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) annual conference Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) annual conference Montreal Canada
  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). “Artificial Intelligence and Business” Presented at the CALSB regional Conference Canadian Legal Studies in Business (CALSB) Halifax, Canada
  • Missirian, D. E. (2019). “The Death of Moral Freedom: How the Trademark Dilution Act Has Allowed Federal Courts to Punish Subjectively-Defined Immoral Secondary Use of Trademarks” Presented at the North Atlantic Business Law Conference North Atlantic Business Law Conference Massachusetts
  • Missirian, D. E. (2018). “Have Universities Sold Their Souls to the Devil: The Unacceptable Costs of Prioritizing Athletics over Academics” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Conference Portland Oregon
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. (2018). “Accommodations for Mental Impairments in the University Classroom and the Workplace: Legal Suggestions To Create A Ramp Instead Of A Cliff” Presented at the NARBLA North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association annual conference Salem, Massachusetts
  • Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. (2018). “ADA Mental Disability Accommodations in the University & the Workplace:  A Proposal to Create a Ramp Instead of a Cliff” Presented at the NARBLA North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association annual conference Salem, Massachusetts
  • Missirian, D. E. (2017). “WHY ARE SOME STUDENTS BEING TREATED AS AN EXPENDABLE COMMODITY BY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES?” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Annual Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Savannah, GA
  • Missirian, D., Thomas, S., Alexander, M. (2017). “Stick‚Äòem Up This Is A Breach: A Case for Punitive Damages for Contract Holdups” Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Academy of Legal Studies in Business (NARBLA) NARBLA Regional Conference Wellesley, MA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2016). “Why it matters that high schools are focusing more on athletic performance than on protecting their students.” Presented at the ALSB San Juan Puerto Rico
  • Missirian, D. E. (2016). “Organizer/Coordinator” Presented at the NARBLA North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association Bentley University, Waltham, MA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2015). “Student Athlete Concussions: The Often Overlooked Legal and Ethical Minefield” Presented at the ALSB Philadelphia. PA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2014). “Why the FCC decided to shoot Net Neutrality in the Head” Presented at the American Legal Studies in Business ALSB Conference In Seattle Seattle Washington
  • Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2014). “From: Corvair to Cobalt, Corporate Social Responsibility Lessons Unlearned” Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Business Association NARBLA Conference In Lowell Lowell, MA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2013). “Extended Warranties: A Proposed Uniform Statute” Presented at the American Legal Studies in Business ALSB Conference In Boston Boston, MA
  • Missirian, D. E. (2012). “Let the Sun Shine In: An Examination of Solar Easements and a Proposed Statute” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Busines 2012 Kansas City, MO
  • Earle, B. H., Madek, G. A., Missirian, D. E. (2011). “The Legality of Pre-Employment Credit Checks: A Proposed Model Statute to Remedy an Inequity” Presented at the Academy Of Legal Studies in Business 2011 Academy Of Legal Studies in Business 2011 New Orleans, LA, USA
  • Kulow, M., Missirian, D. (2023). “Covid Impact on Cliff from University to Workplace” Presented at the Canadian Academy of Legal Studies in Business (CALSB) Canadian Academy of Legal Studies in Business annual conference

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Creator of New Content for Law Department 2024-08-25 - 2024-12-05
  • Committee Chair for Hiring committee Tenure Track 2023-09-15 - Present
  • Committee Chair for Renewed Hiring committee Lecturer Potential Tax 2023-09-15 - Present
  • Committee Chair for Hiring committee Lecturer 2023-09-15 - 2023-12-12
  • Committee Chair for Law Department 2023-09-01 - 2024-09-01
  • Committee Chair for Hiring Committee 2024-02-01 - 2024-04-30
  • Committee Chair for Chair-in-training 2022-07-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Committee Member for Faculty Senate 2022-07-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Course Coordinator for LA 100 Course Coordinator 2022-07-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Guest Speaker for Real Estate Law Club 2021-10-27 - 2021-10-27
  • Departmental Representative for University Open House 2021-10-03 - 2021-10-03
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Major Minor Fair 2021-04-10 - 2021-04-10
  • Departmental representative for Open House 2019-10-06 - 2019-10-06
  • Guest Speaker for Real Estate Law Group & Adamian Law Club 2019-04-09 - 2019-04-09
  • Presenter @ Legal Networking Night for Adamian Law Club 2019-03-26 - 2019-03-26
  • Representative for the Law Taxation and Financial Planning Dept. for University Open House 2018-09-30 - 2018-09-30
  • Committee Member for University Open House 2017-09-24 - 2017-09-24
  • LA 210 Course Development/modification for LTFP 2016-11-01 - 2018-12-31
  • Represented LTFP Dept at event for University Fall Open House 2016-09-25 - 2016-09-25
  • Course Coordinator for LTPF 2014-11-10 - 2014-11-10
  • Course Coordinator for LTPF 2013-11-10 - 2013-11-10

    • Service: Public

  • Olympic NTS Level 4 Archery Coach for United States Olympic Association 2009-01-01 - Present
  • Guest Speaker for Alumnae Relations Department 2018-03-28 - 2018-03-28

    • Service: Professional

  • Committee Member for Maine Real Estate Title Standards Committee 2022-09-01 - Present
  • Legal Counsel for New Light Korean Church, Waltham, MA 2022-01-01 - 2023-02-17
  • Officer, Other Officer for New Light Korean Church 2020-12-20 - 2022-12-07
  • Officer, Other Officer for New Light Korean Church 2014-09-01 - 2019-10-01

    • Service: University

  • Committee Member for Office of Academic Integrity - Present
  • Parliamentarian for Faculty Senate 2023-10-01 - Present
  • Department Chair for MST enrollment review and revamp 2023-09-30 - Present
  • Committee Member for Indigenous Education Steering Committee 2023-09-01 - 2024-12-04
  • Department Chair for MST AACSB accreditation assurance 2023-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for University conduct board 2023-09-01 - Present
  • Participant per University request for Quality Matters Training 2024-02-05 - 2024-02-16
  • Departmental representative for University Admissions 2023-11-05 - 2023-11-05
  • Guest Speaker for Alumnae Affairs 2023-10-24 - 2023-10-24
  • Department Chair for Major Minors Fair 2023-10-01 - 2023-10-19
  • Parlimentarian for Faculty Senate 2023-09-04 - Present
  • Board Member for Student Conduct Board - Present
  • Program Organizer for University Police 2022-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for JED Campus Committee 2022-09-01 - 2023-06-20
  • Committee Member for Honoring Indigenous Communities Working Group 2022-09-01 - 2022-12-20
  • Guest Speaker for Real Estate Law Group 2022-11-02 - 2022-11-02
  • Faculty Member representing Law and Taxation for Major Minors Fair 2022-10-19 - 2022-10-19
  • Guest Speaker for Department of Student Affairs: First Year Orientation 2022-09-02 - 2022-09-02
  • Committee Member for Green Revolving Fund 2022-03-18 - Present
  • Committee Member for Institutional Review Board (IRB) 2022-01-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Law and Taxation 2022-07-01 - 2023-06-01
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Freshman Seminar FS111 2021-09-01 - 2021-11-18
  • Committee Member for Academic Integrity Board 2021-07-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Student for MINERVA online Teaching School Course 3 2020-11-01 - 2021-03-31
  • Hybrid Professor On campus for On Campus Academia GB 110 (2 sections) 2020-09-01 - 2020-12-17
  • Student for MINERVA online Teaching School Course 2 2020-09-18 - 2020-10-31
  • Law Department Representative for Student Open House (3 separate dates) 2020-09-26 - 2020-10-25
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Freshman Seminar (FS111) 2020-09-01 - 2020-04-30
  • Student for MINERVA online Teaching School Course 1 2020-07-12 - 2020-09-01
  • Guest Speaker for Alumni Affairs 2020-08-12 - 2020-08-12
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Student Open House 2020-04-04 - 2020-04-04
  • Guest Speaker for Admissions Office 2019-08-22 - 2019-08-22
  • Faculty speaker to various incoming Mosaic students for Admissions Office 2019-08-20 - 2019-08-20
  • Guest Speaker for Bentley University Real Estate Law Group 2018-10-16 - 2018-10-16
  • Committee Member for GB 110 Core Self Study 2017-09-01 - 2017-12-31
  • Guest Speaker for Marketing Department 2017-10-19 - 2017-10-19
  • Guest Speaker for First Time Home Buying Seminar 2017-09-29 - 2017-09-29
  • Guest Speaker for First Time Home Buyer's Seminar 2017-04-19 - 2017-04-19
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Online Degree Completion 2016-11-28 - 2016-11-28
  • Student Organization Advisor for Bentley Real Estate Group (Undergraduate) 2014-09-01 - Present
  • Faculty Member representing LTFP for Admissions Office/ Fall Open House 2014-09-28 - 2014-09-28
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Armenian Club 2014-04-01 - 2019-01-01
  • Volunteered at LTFP informational table for Bentley University Accepted Students Day 2014-04-12 - 2014-04-12
  • Guest Speaker for Graduate Real Estate Association 2012-11-14 - 2012-11-14
  • Faculty Member representing LTFP for Admissions Office/ Fall Open House 2012-09-30 - 2012-09-30