Bruce Adelson

Bruce Adelson is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions and before federal appellate courts. His legal career includes roles as a Senior Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice and private practice in Maryland. He has extensive litigation experience in civil rights, constitutional law, and voting rights cases, including landmark cases at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Education: Bruce holds a BA in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Research and Teaching Focus: He teaches organizational culture, implicit bias, civil rights, and cultural awareness in healthcare. His research intersects legal history (e.g., baseball integration), voting rights policy, and ADA compliance. Notable works include the award-winning book Brushing Back Jim Crow and a chapter in The Future of Election Administration.

Professional Contributions: As a legal commentator, he has appeared on NPR and CBS Radio. He frequently speaks at institutions like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. His cases demonstrate expertise in constitutional challenges, including First Amendment and 14th Amendment litigation.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his legal work involves expert consulting in high-profile cases (e.g., Harris v. Arizona, ADA cases). No grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Affiliations: Maintains professional licenses in DC, Maryland, Michigan, and Virginia (inactive). Affiliated with the Barco Law Building and Library in Pittsburgh, PA.