David Simson

David Simson is an Associate Professor of Law at New York Law School, teaching constitutional law, civil rights law, and courses on race and the law. His scholarship examines how law contributes to creating and maintaining social hierarchies.

Research applies critical race theory and social science to analyze racial hierarchy, civil rights doctrine, and Supreme Court jurisprudence. Recent publications explore methodological approaches to racial justice, disparate treatment doctrine, and the evolving nature of racial hierarchy in legal systems.