Daniel Capra

Daniel Capra is the Philip D. Reed Professor of Law at Fordham University's School of Law, where he has taught since 1981. His expertise spans Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, and Legal Ethics. He holds leadership roles in numerous judicial and bar committees, including the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence, where he drafted key amendments like Rule 502. His work focuses on modernizing evidence rules, addressing circuit splits, and integrating digital evidence into legal frameworks.

Education: Rockhurst University (AB, 1974); University of California, Berkeley (JD, 1977).

Research Interests: Capra’s scholarship emphasizes evidence law reform, electronic evidence authentication, forensic expert testimony standards, and judicial rulemaking. He has authored foundational texts like Principles of Evidence and Evidence: The Objection Method, and his recent work tackles challenges posed by emerging technologies like deepfakes.

Professional Activities: As a Special Master in high-profile litigations (e.g., In re IPO Securities Litigation), he resolves complex discovery and privilege disputes. He advises on China’s evidence law reforms and frequently lectures federal judges on evidence and sentencing.

Awards: Elected to the American Law Institute (2008); Fordham’s Teacher of the Year (2006).

Grants & Advising: No grants listed, but extensive advisory roles in judicial committees and institutional leadership. His expertise influences legal education and practice through committee work and publications.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Sedona Conference on electronic discovery and chairs Fordham’s Judicial Clerkship Committee.