Jeffrey Fagan

Jeffrey Fagan is the Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and Professor of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. He also holds a position as Senior Research Scholar at Yale Law School. His work bridges legal scholarship and public health, focusing on systemic issues in criminal justice.

Research Interests: Fagan's research examines fairness in criminal justice, racial disparities in law enforcement, police legitimacy, and policy reforms. Key areas include:

• Policing practices and accountability
• Firearm violence prevention
• Capital punishment jurisprudence
• Drug policy impacts
• Juvenile justice systems

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow, American Society of Criminology (prestigious recognition for scholarly contributions)

Professional Service: Fagan has advised major institutions globally, including:

• U.S. Department of Justice (Ferguson Police investigation)
• Plaintiffs' expert in NYC Stop-and-Frisk litigation
• UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (2010-2016)
• Constitutional Court of Indonesia (capital punishment testimony)