Abbey Stemler is an Associate Professor and Weimer Faculty Fellow in the Department of Business Law and Ethics at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. She is a leading scholar on the regulation of online platforms and is frequently sought out for her expertise by lawmakers, intergovernmental organizations, and media outlets.
Her research combines economics, behavioral science, and rhetoric to demonstrate how law can safeguard autonomy, privacy, and democracy without choking innovation. She is currently researching the extent and forms of manipulative and deceptive trade practices on delivery platforms, where profiling can influence choices and personalize prices, as well as examining deregulatory trends in First Amendment jurisprudence that may limit the effectiveness of privacy and data regulations.
Her previous work explored the intersection of privacy and antitrust and the limits of Section 230 immunity in the sharing economy. Professor Stemler is nationally recognized for her scholarship, teaching, and service and is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Academy of Legal Studies in Business’s Outstanding Early Career Achievement Award, Indiana University’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, and the Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship. She is also a practicing attorney and entrepreneur.
