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Catherine Struve is the David E. Kaufman & Leopold C. Glass Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She serves as Reporter to the U.S. Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, playing a pivotal role in shaping federal procedural rules. Her research focuses on civil procedure, federal courts, and appellate jurisdiction, with recent work examining federal appellate procedure and inmate appeals. Struve has been recognized for her teaching excellence, winning the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2024) and the Harvey Levin Memorial Award (2003, 2009, 2015). In 2010, she was elected to the American Law Institute’s Council, reflecting her national influence in legal scholarship.
Her research explores complex procedural issues such as tribal sovereignty litigation, pretrial detention conditions, and FDA-related tort reform. Notable contributions include The Federal Rules of Inmate Appeals (2018) and The Paradox of Delegation (2002), which critically examine judicial rulemaking dynamics. Recent publications address the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) and jurisdictional boundaries in appellate practice.
- Grants & Leadership: Struve’s service includes advising federal judicial committees and shaping procedural reform initiatives.
- Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary legal networks, including collaborations with the American Law Institute and federal judiciary committees.
