- Thompson, D. B. (2019). Balancing the benefits and costs of health data collected by employer-sponsored wellness programs. Journal of Law, Economics and Policy, (15.1), pp. 141-162
- Thompson, D. B. (2017). Teaching the business law & ethics of arbitration after conception. Journal of Legal Studies Education, (34)(1), pp. 63-88
- Thompson, D. B. (2016). Beyond dodd-frank: Pinning down the octozilla of too-big-to-fail with multiple market instruments. Banking & Financial Services Policy Report, (35)(6), pp. 1-10
- Thompson, D. B. (2015). The Dodd-Frank Act and too-big-to-fail: What's missing? A survey of the current literature. University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy, (10), pp. 52-63
- Thompson, D. B. (2014). Unmistakably clear coercion: Finding a balance between judicial review of the spending power and optimal federalism. San Diego Law Review, (50), pp. 589-620
- Marsnik, S. J., & Thompson, D. B. (2013). Using contract negotiation exercises to develop higher order thinking and strategic business skills. Journal of Legal Studies Education, (30)(2), pp. 201-248
- Thompson, D. B. (2011). Immigration policy through the lens of optimal federalism. William and Mary Policy Review, (2), pp. 236-264
- Thompson, D. B. (2011). The next stage of health care reform: Controlling costs by paying health plans based on health outcomes. Akron Law Review, (44)(3), pp. 727-768
- Thompson, D. B. (2010). Why we need a superfund for hedge funds. Mississippi Law Journal, (79)(4), pp. 995-1041
- Thompson, D. B. (2009). Optimal federalism across institutions: Theory and applications from health care and environmental policies. (40)(3), pp. 437-482
- Thompson, D. B. (2006). Of rainbows and rivers: Lessons for telecommunications spectrum policy from transitions in property rights and commons in water law. Buffalo Law Review, (54), pp. 157-209
- Thompson, D. B. (2002). Valuing the environment: courts' struggles with natural resource damages. Environmental Law, (32), pp. 57-90
- Thompson, D. B. (2000). Political obstacles to the implementation of emissions markets: Lessons from RECLAIM. Natural Resources Journal, (40), pp. 645-697
- Thompson, D. B. (1999). Beyond benefit-cost analysis: Institutional transaction costs and the regulation of water quality.. Natural Resources Journal, (39), pp. 517-541
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- Ethics and Business Law Department 'Above and Beyond' Award, 2014
- Hoeber Research Excellence Award, Journal of Legal Studies Education, 2013
- Master Teacher Award, Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business, 2015
- Macalester Plymouth United Church, Officer, Treasurer
- St. Paul Midway Baseball, Other
- Academy of Legal Studies in Business,
- American Business Law Journal, Reviewer
- Journal of Law, Business & Ethics, Reviewer
- Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Officer
- Telecommunications Policy, Reviewer
- Bar Membership (CA - admitted 2004)
- Bar Membership (MN - admitted 2005)
- Professor, University of St. Thomas, - Opus College of Business, St. Paul/ Minneapolis (2018 - present)
- Faculty Director of Undergraduate Program, University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul / Minneapolis (2015 - 2020)
- Associate Professor, University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, St Paul /Minneapolis (2012 - 2018)
- Assistant Professor, University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, St. Paul / Mpls (2006 - 2010)
- Assistant Professor, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud (2005 - 2006)
- Visiting Professor of Law, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul (2004 - 2005)
- Primary Lead of the Water Rights and Regulatory Authorities Subcommittee, Water Resources Board of Rhode Island, Providence (2002 - 2004)
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol (2002 - 2004)
- Visiting Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg (1998 - 2002)
- Summer Associate, Sutherland, Asbill, & Brennan, Atlanta (2000 - 2000)
- Economic Analyst, Department of Planning & Budget, Richmond (1999 - 1999)
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Washington University - Olin Business School, St. Louis (1997 - 1998)
- Visiting Lecturer, University of Virginia, Charlottesville (1997 - 1997)
- Adjunct Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg (1995 - 1996)
- Teaching Assistant, Stanford University, Stanford (1993 - 1995)