About
Benjamin Levin is a Professor at Washington University School of Law, specializing in criminal law and legal theory. He teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure: Adjudication, and Criminal Justice Reform Movements. Previously, he taught at the University of Colorado Law School and was a Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School.
- Education: J.D., Harvard Law School (2011); B.A., Yale University (2007)
His research focuses on criminal justice reform, police/prosecutorial misconduct, and the intersection of social movements with legal systems. Recent scholarship explores carceral progressivism, victims' rights, and de-democratizing criminal law.
Levin's publications span top law journals, with recurring themes of systemic critique, mens rea reform, and institutional accountability. Selected works include studies on progressive prosecutors, wage theft, and the legacy of Ferguson.
Scientific Awards:
- David M. Becker Professor of the Year (2024)
- Colorado Law Faculty Excellence Award (2022, 2018)
- Gordon J. Gamm Justice Award (2020)
- Harvard Teaching & Advising Award (2016)
As Chair of the AALS Section on Criminal Law and Senior Contributor for OnLabor.org, he connects criminal justice issues to broader labor and economic justice debates. Contact: benl@wustl.edu
