Larry Leiser

Larry Leiser is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, where he has taught for 24 years. He concurrently serves as a member of the Provost's Adjunct Faculty Committee. With a 42-year career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, he specialized in prosecuting federal crimes, following prior roles as an Assistant County Prosecutor in New Jersey and a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice's Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section. He co-founded and led the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys, reflecting his leadership in legal advocacy.

Leiser holds a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Scranton. His professional affiliations include the Virginia Bar Association and Fairfax County Bar Association. His research and publications span criminal justice policy, legal ethics, and wildlife management, blending academic and practical expertise. Notably, his work addresses human-wildlife conflict resolution and biodiversity conservation through empirical studies on species like coyotes, elephants, and endangered carnivores.

Leiser's academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to criminology, integrating legal frameworks with ecological and sociological perspectives. His recent publications analyze public attitudes toward urban wildlife management and explore genetic and behavioral facets of species conservation. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive legal and academic service underscores his impact in both fields.