NYU Law - Faculty

Burt Neuborne discusses constitutional law, from religious freedom to the Second Amendment, in a series of ten lectures as part of the 2012 John Jay Iselin Memorial Lecture Series at Cooper Union.

Jerome Cohen discusses the disappearance of Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng and the broader implications of the case for China and the world community.

Norman Dorsen discusses the highlights of his legal career, including his involvement with the Army-McCarthy hearings, his arguments before the Supreme Court, and his 50 years—and counting—at NYU School of Law.

Faculty Workshops

On March 4, 2013 Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law Richard Epstein will discuss "The History of Public Utility Rate Regulation in the United States Supreme Court: Of Reasonable and Nondiscriminatory Rates".

Law School Magazine

What’s inside the 2012 issue: A cover profile of Winston Wenyan Ma (M.C.J. ’98); a look at the gains and growth under Richard Revesz’s decade as dean; an examination of the NYU Law faculty who specialize in commercial law and bankruptcy; a faculty and alumni panel debate corporate fraud, corruption, and bribery; Professor Bryan Stevenson’s outstanding year; and more.

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Newsmakers

In the New York Times, Richard Pildes argues that we need a broader approach to voting rights

Richard Pildes argues that we should eliminate unnecessary voting barriers and protect the right to vote in general, uniform terms.

Pacific Century Institute honors Jerome Cohen with Building Bridges Award

On February 28, the Pacific Century Institute awarded Professor Jerome Cohen the 2013 PCI Building Bridges Award, established to honor people who have enhanced relations between Americans and Asians and who exemplify PCI’s commitment to building bridges to a better future.

Experts ponder the future of the European Union during a Jean Monnet Center program

Europe’s Crisis: Where are we now?” was the title of a discussion hosted by NYU Law’s Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law & Justice (JMC) on February 12. Florence Ellinwood Allen Professor of Law Gráinne de Búrca moderated the program.

Robert Howse, Joanna Langille '11, and Katie Sykes argue that the WTO must defend the EU’s seal products ban

In the Globe and Mail, co-authors Robert Howse, Joanna Langille '11, and Katie Sykes argue that the WTO must defend the EU's ban on seal products.

In Memoriam: Ronald Dworkin

Ronald Dworkin was not only an intellectual giant, but also a masterful teacher, admired colleague, and beloved friend. Dworkin was the most important legal philosopher of his generation, addressing the largest moral and political issues of the day through his lectures and scholarship.

NYU launches new institute led by Dean Richard Revesz

Joseph Weiler honored during visit to Rome

University Professor Joseph Weiler, Joseph Straus Professor of Law, received a series of honors during a trip to Italy earlier this month.

Ryan Goodman article on the power to kill or capture enemy combatants draws high-profile notice

In a forthcoming article in the European Journal of International Law (EJIL), Ryan Goodman, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor of Law, writes on “The Power to Kill or Capture Enemy Combatants.”

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