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.
Harvard Law School's dean Elena Kagan at the time praised him for doing groundbreaking academic work on trust and estates, which was highly influential. He is notable for his research in applying economic principles to analyze trusts, estates, and fiduciary management.