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Alan Garfield is a distinguished professor at Delaware Law School (Widener University), holding a BA from Brandeis University and JD from UCLA School of Law. He specializes in Constitutional Law, Copyright, and Contracts, co-authoring the seminal casebook The First Amendment: A Contemporary Approach. His career includes litigation at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, adjunct roles at Drexel University School of Law, and visiting positions at American University and Bryn Mawr College. Garfield has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Faculty Award (four times) and Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Scholarship Award (three times). His extensive publications span legal journals, op-eds, and columns, particularly on First Amendment issues. He founded the Delaware Law School Patent Pro Bono Program and chairs the Jewish Social Policy Action Network. Garfield’s commentary appears in major outlets like Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and CSPAN.
Education:
- B.A., Brandeis University (magna cum laude)
- J.D., UCLA School of Law (Law Review, Order of the Coif)
Research Interests: Focus on First Amendment rights, intellectual property law, and constitutional governance. His work bridges legal scholarship and public engagement, demonstrated through his award-winning Bench Press column and advocacy for ethical legal practices.
Publications Trends: Garfield’s writings emphasize real-world applications of constitutional principles, often addressing contemporary debates (e.g., free speech on campus, religious exemptions, and executive power). His op-eds highlight societal impacts of legal decisions, blending academic rigor with public accessibility.
Awards:
- Delaware Press Association First Place Columnist (7 times)
- H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law (2005–2007)
- President, Jewish Social Policy Action Network
Advising & Grants: Mentorship through Delaware Law’s Patent Pro Bono Program pairs low-income inventors with attorneys. His advocacy spans legal ethics, civil liberties, and educational initiatives like the Constitution Day Project.
Labs/Initiatives: Founder of Delaware’s Constitution Day Celebrations (2006–2020) and co-founder of the Patent Pro Bono Program, fostering community access to legal resources.
