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Adam Kurland is an Adjunct Professor at The Catholic University of America School of Law, with additional roles as a Guest Professor at Wake Forest University School of Law and teaching experience in Howard University’s South Africa program. His expertise spans Federal Criminal Law, Civil Rights Law, and Appellate Litigation, focusing on federal jurisdiction, constitutional law, and criminal procedure. He has litigated landmark cases in federal appellate courts, including co-counsel in United States v. Gardner, reversals in United States v. Rybicki and United States v. Glover, and representation of former DC Mayor Marion Barry.
- Education:
- J.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1981)
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1978)
Kurland’s research emphasizes federal criminal jurisdiction, civil rights prosecutions, and the dual sovereignty doctrine. His publications include analyses of police shootings, grand jury procedures, and constitutional guarantees. He has testified before U.S. Senate Committees and the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, blending academic scholarship with real-world legal advocacy.
He practices in California, D.C., and federal courts including the Fourth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits. His work bridges theory and practice, with a focus on federalism, criminal procedure reform, and the intersection of law enforcement and civil rights.
