Eugene R. Fidell

Eugene R. Fidell is a Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale University’s Yale Law School, specializing in military law and legal reform. He holds an LL.B. from Harvard Law School (1968) and a B.A. in Philosophy from Queens College, City University of New York (1965). In addition to his academic role, he is of counsel at Feldesman Leifer LLP in Washington, D.C., focusing on military law practice. Fidell co-founded the National Institute of Military Justice and edits the Global Military Justice Reform blog, advocating for systemic legal reforms.

His research and teaching span military justice, national security law, admiralty law, federal Indian law, and constitutional law. Notable works include *Military Justice: Cases and Materials* and *Military Justice: A Very Short Introduction*. His recent scholarship addresses modernization of military courts, Supreme Court access for military personnel, and historical legal critiques.

Recent articles highlight his focus on reforming military justice systems, such as proposing the termination of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and analyzing constitutional gaps in military personnel’s rights. He has been quoted extensively in media on contemporary military legal issues, including the Pentagon’s policies, war crimes, and presidential pardon controversies.

Awarded the 2016 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor, Fidell has advised on high-profile cases like Bowe Bergdahl’s military trial and represented clients in whistleblower retaliation complaints. His work bridges academia, practice, and public policy, emphasizing ethical and systemic legal improvements.