At the time, Harvard Law School dean Elena Kagan said that he was "doing the most exciting and important academic work in trust and estates that anyone has seen in years." He is known for his work in economic and empirical analysis of trusts, estates, and fiduciary administration.
At Harvard Law School, dean Elena Kagan commended him for undertaking innovative and impactful research on trust and estates, which has been widely recognized. He is celebrated for his work in applying economic theories to examine trusts, estates, and fiduciary governance.