Charles Calleros

Charles Calleros’ research interests include international and comparative contract law; international conflict of laws; the intersection of free speech with race and gender discrimination; and various issues regarding legal education. At Arizona State University, he teaches courses, such as: Contracts, International Contracts, and Civil Rights Legislation. He uses his own published textbook for Contracts. His book on "Legal Method and Writing," which will be in its 8th edition in 2018, is widely used, and he has for many years coached ASU's teams in the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. At the Université Paris René Descartes, he annually teaches the short courses: Common Law Legal Method, Comparative and International Contracts, and International Conflict of Laws.

Professor Calleros is the Alan A. Matheson Fellow in Law at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. He is also a member of the American Law Institute. In addition to earning several teaching awards over the years, he has earned many awards for his work in mentoring programs and outreach to youth in the community, including the ABA’s Spirit of Excellence Award in 2011, and the Los Abogados Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. Prior to joining the ASU faculty in 1981, he clerked for Circuit Judge Procter Hug Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Professor Calleros is past-President of Region XIV of the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Professor Calleros is a co-founder and drummer in a rhythm-and-blues band, The Repeat Offenders.