Andrew M. Koppelman

Andrew M. Koppelman is the John Paul Stevens Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Political Science and affiliation with the Philosophy Department. His work bridges legal and political philosophy, focusing on constitutional law, religious freedom, and moral harm theory.

• Educated at University of Chicago (AB) and Yale University (MA, JD, PhD)

His research explores tensions between individual rights and collective governance, including critiques of libertarianism and analyses of healthcare reform. Recent publications address constitutional interpretation and religious neutrality.

He has received prestigious awards like the Walder Award for Research Excellence and the Hart-Dworkin Award in Legal Philosophy. His consulting activities include advising on Zappone v. Revenue Commissioners (Ireland, 2006).