Lauren E. Aydinliyim

Assistant Professor, Narendra P. Loomba Department of Management

Faculty Field Mentor, Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship

Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNY

Doctoral Faculty, The Graduate Center, CUNY

lauren.aydinliyim@baruch.cuny.edu

Welcome!

I’m Lauren E. Aydinliyim, JD, PhD, a scholar at the intersection of strategic human capital management, business ethics, and law. My research explores how legal and ethical factors shape firm strategy, particularly in areas like employee mobility, non-compete agreements, and HR policies. My work has been published or is forthcoming in leading Financial Times 50 (FT50) journals such as the Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, and the Journal of Business Ethics. I have been featured in media outlets such as NPR, HR Brew, and Business Insider.

I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring students, helping them develop critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and ethical leadership skills. I’ve taught courses in business strategy and business ethics at the undergraduate and MBA levels, using real-world cases, current events, and interactive discussions to bridge theory and practice. In my courses, I challenge students to analyze complex business problems, consider diverse perspectives, and apply strategic frameworks to real-world scenarios.

Beyond the classroom, I serve as a Faculty Mentor for the Midtown Manhattan (Field Center) Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where I provide guidance to entrepreneurs and small business owners on strategic decision-making, HR best practices, and resolving business challenges.

Selected Media Mentions & Activities

Hire power : Planet MoneyNoncompete agreements have become an integral part of job contracts. A show about what they are and how we got here. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

How HR should be thinking about noncompetes in light of potential state, federal bans"Employers really need to think about who gets a non-compete [and] why they’re getting it,” a New York-based lawyer tells HR Brew.

The Trump administration is likely to ditch the noncompete ban — but others are clamping down - The Business Journals

FTC Ban on noncompetes raises confidentiality issues - and can it be enforced?

What a Ban on Noncompete Agreements Would Mean for You

The End of Non-Competes? What HR Professionals Need to Know About the FTC's Latest Ruling

How HR should be thinking about noncompetes in light of potential state, federal bans

PayPal workers were struggling to make ends meet. CEO Dan Schulman vowed to change that.After hearing that some employees were lining up at food banks, CEO Dan Schulman decided to investigate. His actions radically changed the company.

What Are Noncompete Clauses? Why Biden Wants To Limit Their UsagePresident Biden recently announced an executive order to limit noncompete clauses. Planet Money asks, where did these clauses come from, what do they do, and are they really ruining the job market?

Let’s Connect

I welcome opportunities to engage with scholars, practitioners, students, and the public to discuss pressing challenges in business strategy, human capital, and ethics. I’m open to opportunities such as:

Speaking engagements (virtual or in-person) – Guest lectures, panels, and industry talks
Collaborative research – Exploring intersections of strategy, law, and ethics
Media & expert commentary – Providing insights on business ethics and employment law trends, especially employee non-compete agreements
Student inquiries – Questions about my research, strategy topics, or academic/career advice