About
Daryl Levinson is the David Boies Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, a prestigious position within the university's full-time faculty. He previously held roles at Harvard Law School (Fessenden Professor of Law) and the University of Virginia School of Law. His academic focus centers on constitutional law, with interdisciplinary explorations into topics like government power dynamics, judicial review, and the intersection of constitutional and international law.
Education includes a BA from Harvard University (1990), JD and MA in English and Modern Studies from the University of Virginia (1995). His research interests span constitutional theory, remedies, and sanctions, with notable work on group punishment, empire-building governance, and the structural foundations of legal systems. Levinson has authored influential publications such as Law for Leviathan (2024) and seminal articles on rights, voting, and institutional commitment.
Awardees include the Sacks-Freund Teaching Award (Harvard) and NYU's Podell Distinguished Teaching Award. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. His scholarship emphasizes practical legal analysis alongside theoretical rigor, bridging constitutional law with broader questions about state power and governance.
Levinson has taught courses like the Furman Scholars Seminar and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as Harvard's Project on Justice, Welfare, and Economics. Though specific grants or labs are not detailed, his work reflects sustained engagement with foundational questions in public law.
