George P. Smith, II

George P. Smith, II is a Professor of Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he has served since 1977. A graduate of Indiana University (B.A. 1961, JD 1964) and Columbia University (LLM 1975), he has held prestigious fellowships including a Commonwealth fellowship at Yale Law School’s Program in Law and Medicine (1976–1977). His interdisciplinary research focuses on intersections of law, ethics, and medical/biological issues.

• Education: B.A. in Business, Economics, and Public Policy (Indiana University, 1961), JD (Indiana Law, 1964), LLM (Columbia University, 1975)

Professor Smith’s work spans bioethics, legal philosophy, and health policy. He has authored 13 books and over 157 law review articles, establishing himself as a leader in law reform and medical jurisprudence.

Scientific and professional accolades include the Australian-American Fulbright Foundation Award (1984), IU Distinguished Alumni Award (1985), a citation of honor from Indiana University’s Institute for Advanced Study (1985), an honorary LLD from Indiana University (1998), and induction into the Academy of Law Alumni Fellows (2007). His extensive fellowships at institutions like Cambridge, Columbia, and Yale underscore his global academic influence.

A lifetime member of the American Law Institute and a consultant to UNESCO’s International Bioethics Committee, Smith has advised on bioethics and science policy at national and international levels. He remains actively engaged, serving on Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s Board of Visitors.