Sherman J. Clark

Sherman J. Clark is the Kirkland & Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches courses in torts, evidence, legal ethics, and sports law. His research explores the intersection of law, ethics, persuasion, and human thriving, drawing on interdisciplinary frameworks from philosophy, psychology, political theory, and literature.

• Education:
  • Towson University
  • Harvard University, JD

Clark’s work examines how legal institutions and practices shape individual and collective character, with publications spanning topics such as eudaimonist virtues, criminal procedure, and confronting algorithms in legal ethics. His current research focuses on ancient Greek literature and its relevance to modern legal reasoning.

Leadership and Contributions:

• Adviser to the Restatement of Torts
• Advisor to City of Detroit lawyers in gun manufacturer liability litigation
• Member of the American Law Institute