About
Jonathan R. Siegel serves as Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and holds the F. Elwood and Eleanor Davis Professor of Law position at The George Washington University Law School. Joining the law school in 1995, Professor Siegel has established himself as a prominent legal scholar with expertise spanning multiple areas of law. His professional background includes four years with the Appellate Staff, Civil Division, of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he briefed and argued appellate cases on behalf of the president and numerous government officials and agencies, following a clerkship with Chief Judge Patricia M. Wald of the District of Columbia Circuit.
Professor Siegel's educational background includes:
- BA from Harvard University
- JD from Yale University
Professor Siegel's research interests focus on civil procedure, federal jurisdiction, administrative law, and intellectual property. His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with constitutional interpretation, statutory construction methodologies, and the role of courts in reviewing administrative action. He has been particularly active in analyzing Chevron deference and textualist approaches to legal interpretation, as evidenced by his numerous publications and media commentary on these subjects. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical implications for how courts interpret statutes and regulations.
An analysis of Professor Siegel's recent publications reveals consistent engagement with judicial interpretation frameworks, particularly examining textualism versus intentionalism in statutory construction. His scholarship frequently addresses the relationship between courts and administrative agencies, with significant focus on Chevron deference and its constitutional foundations. The trajectory of his work shows increasing attention to practical implications of legal interpretation methods in administrative contexts, while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in constitutional law and judicial review principles.
Professor Siegel has been actively engaged in the legal community through media commentary and expert analysis. He has been quoted in major publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press on matters related to administrative law, statutory interpretation, and constitutional questions. His recent commentary has focused on the potential implications of the Supreme Court's pending ruling on the Chevron doctrine, EPA chemical rulemaking, and election integrity issues.
