Jack Landau

Jack Landau is a Pro Tem Professor of Law at the University of Oregon School of Law and a Distinguished Jurist in Residence at Willamette University College of Law. He previously served as an Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court from 2011 to 2017 and on the Oregon Court of Appeals from 1993 to 2010. Before his judicial career, he worked as Deputy Attorney General in the Oregon Department of Justice and in private practice at Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler.

• Education:
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Lewis and Clark College
  • J.D., Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
  • L.L.M., University of Virginia School of Law

His research focuses on state and federal constitutional law and statutory interpretation. He has co-edited books on state constitutional law and authored over three dozen law review articles in these fields. His scholarly contributions emphasize legal analysis and judicial methodologies.

Landau’s professional trajectory reflects a deep engagement with public service and legal academia. His judicial experience spans nearly three decades, contributing to landmark decisions shaping Oregon’s legal landscape. He maintains ties to legal practice through teaching and mentoring.

No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the text, though his judicial and academic roles highlight institutional recognition.