Education

2007 A.L.M., Harvard University

1991 J.D., University of Texas at Austin

Associate Editor for the Texas Law Review

1985 M.B.A., Texas State University

Professional Experience

Academic administration

Law practice (corporate)

Publishing, including design, distribution, and ebooks

Real estate investments and development

Private-equity investments and financing

Start-ups, including technology

Publications

Author Messinger, T.J. (forthcoming Jan. 2025). Business law: Navigating the turbulent realm of commerce (3d ed.). Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning (textbook and teaching materials).

Author Messinger, T.J. (2021). Business law: Navigating the turbulent realm of commerce (2d ed.). Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning (textbook and teaching materials).

Author Messinger, T.J. (2017). Business law: Navigating the turbulent realm of commerce. Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning (textbook and teaching materials).

Co-author Cooper, C., & Messinger, T.J. (2013). A guide to law school and the legal profession. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Author Messinger, T.J. (2008). Law school: Getting in, getting good, getting the gold. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Author Messinger, T.J. (2000). The young lawyer's jungle book: A survival guide (2nd ed.). Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press (22-year bestseller reviewed positively in numerous ABA and state bar journals).

Author Messinger, T.J. (1996). The young lawyer's jungle book: A survival guide. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Author Messinger, T.J. (1993, Winter). A gentle and easy death: From ancient Greece to beyond Cruzan toward a reasoned legal response to the societal dilemma of euthanasia. Denver University Law Review, 71,175-251.

Author Messinger, T.J. (1991, Spring). Holding the world hostage: Seeing through the eyes of a political terrorist. American Journal of Criminal Law, 19,85.

Publications: Forewords, Editorship, and other Contributions

Advisory Editor           (2024), Data Privacy and the Regulation of Ridesharing Platforms. American Business Law Journal.

Articles Editor          (2023), Alternative dispute resolution in brief. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor          (2023), Tipping point for tipping: Trends from a behavioral lens. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor          (2022), Statutory drafting as an exercise in constructivism. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor Statutory drafting as an exercise in constructivism. Midwest Law Journal (forthcoming).

Advisory Editor (2022), SEC “Authority” and the “Major Questions” doctrine. American Business Law Journal.

Articles Editor (2022), Political astuteness of in-house counsel. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor (2021), Idaho and sports law. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor (2020), Round three: The supreme court takes up the affordable care act. Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor (2020), How modernized is the music modernization act? Midwest Law Journal.

Articles Editor (2020), Student Gender Bias in College Class Selection. Midwest Law Journal.

Advisory Editor Ghodoosi, Farshad, Digital Solidarity: Contracting in the Age of Smart Contracts (September 7, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3449674 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3449674 (reviewed for American Business Law Journal).

Editor Maxey, J. (2013). Barrister on a budget: Investing in law school...without breaking the bank. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Contributor Cooper, C. (2012). Later-in-life lawyers: Tips for the non-traditional law student (2nd ed.). Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Editor "Hatter, T.” (2012). Malice in wonderland: What every law student should have for the trip. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press(pseudonymous).

Foreword Hibbard, D. (2011). College fast track: Essential habits for less stress and more success in college. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Foreword Lund, M.A. (2011). Jagged rocks of wisdom--negotiation: Mastering the art of the deal. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Foreword Professor "X", (2011). Law school undercover: A veteran law school professor tells the truth about admissions, classes, cases, exams, law review, jobs, and more. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press(anonymous).

Foreword Hibbard, D. (2010). Law school fast track: Essential habits for law school success. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Editor Carrabis, A., & Haimovitch, S. (2009). Art of the law school transfer: A guide to transferring law schools . Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Editor Finn, E., & Olmon, J. (2009). Insider's guide to getting a big firm job: What every law student should know about interviewing. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Foreword Lund, M.A. (2009). Jagged rocks of wisdom--the memo: Mastering the legal memorandum. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Foreword Lund, M.A. (2007). Jagged rocks of wisdom: Professional advice for the new attorney. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Contributor Cooper, C. (2006). Later-in-life lawyers: Tips for the non-traditional law student. Honolulu, HI: The Fine Print Press.

Service

2020 to Present      Associate Editor, Midwest Law Journal

2019 to Present      Advisory Editor, American Business Law Journal

2019 to 2021         Member, Faculty Senate, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Member, Faculty Senate, Committee on Administration and Budget

2017–2019           Faculty advisor, Delta Sigma Pi, professional business fraternity; Rho Chi Chapter, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler School of Business

1 July 2016           Guest presentation to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry on venture funding, negotiation, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership 

26 June 2016         Guest presentation to the Hanoi Entrepreneurs’ Association on international and trade law 

2016–Present        Member, Academy of Legal Studies in Business                         

2016–Present        Faculty Guest, Pre-Law Advising Center, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa                

1996–Present        Advisor to students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and University of Hawaii at West Oahu interested in attending law school                                                    

Foreign and Continuing Education

2001                  Certificate in Negotiation, Harvard Law School

2000                  Certificate in Mediation, Harvard Law School

1986                  Chinese (language), Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan. Continued language training in Chinese (Mandarin dialect) at the University of Texas at Austin

1985                  Postgraduate work in comparative educational systems, Mansfield College, Oxford University

Additional Qualifications

1982                  Private Pilot 

Scuba diver