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Akhil Amar is the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, teaching constitutional law at both Yale College and Yale Law School. He joined the Yale faculty in 1985 after clerking for Judge Stephen Breyer on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Education: B.A. (1980) and J.D. (1984) from Yale University
- Role: Co-editor of the leading constitutional law casebook Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking
His research focuses on constitutional law, criminal procedure, and the historical evolution of the U.S. Constitution. He has authored influential books like The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction and America’s Constitution: A Biography, which blend historical analysis with contemporary legal debates.
Notable accolades include the Devane Medal (2008), Yale’s highest award for teaching excellence. His work has reached broader audiences through TV appearances on The Colbert Report and consulting for The West Wing. He has also contributed op-eds to major publications like the New York Times and Atlantic.
