Dr. Rebecca J. Hartfield

Rebecca Hartfield is a Professor in the Department of Corporate Law at International University Canada, where she teaches and mentors students across the School of Law. Her academic work focuses on securities regulation, examining the legal frameworks that govern how companies raise capital, disclose financial information, and operate within public capital markets while protecting investors from fraud and misrepresentation.

Throughout her academic career, Rebecca Hartfield has developed a teaching approach that connects securities law theory with the practical realities of capital markets regulation, helping students understand how disclosure requirements, registration processes, and enforcement mechanisms work together to maintain market integrity and investor confidence. She encourages students to think about securities regulation as essential market infrastructure.

In her courses, Rebecca Hartfield draws on securities enforcement case studies, capital markets regulatory frameworks, and current research in financial market regulation to help students understand the strategic and compliance dimensions of securities law. Students explore topics such as public offering disclosure requirements, insider trading regulation, securities fraud enforcement, and the evolving regulatory landscape for emerging capital markets instruments.

As a Professor within the Department of Corporate Law, Rebecca Hartfield plays a leading role in shaping curriculum that prepares students for careers in securities law and capital markets practice. She works closely with colleagues across the School of Law to ensure that coursework reflects current developments in securities regulation and capital markets enforcement.

Rebecca Hartfield is particularly committed to mentoring students who aspire to careers in securities law and regulatory practice, helping them develop the analytical and compliance skills required to navigate complex capital markets regulatory frameworks. She designs coursework that combines regulatory theory with practical case-based analysis of real securities enforcement actions.

Recognizing that many of her students are working professionals studying online, Rebecca Hartfield structures her courses with accessible case studies, clear regulatory frameworks, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. Her approach to online teaching emphasizes developing the kind of regulatory literacy and analytical thinking needed for careers in securities law and compliance.

Students who study under Rebecca Hartfield often highlight her ability to make complex securities regulation accessible and analytically clear. Her long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the legal expertise and regulatory knowledge needed to advance into careers in securities law, capital markets practice, and financial regulatory compliance.