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Daniel Abebe is the Dean and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, effective August 2024. He previously served as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Governance at the University of Chicago, where he was also the Harold J. and Marion F. Green Professor of Law and Deputy Dean. His academic leadership roles include shaping university policies on free expression and institutional neutrality.
- Education:
- Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2013
- M.A., University of Chicago, 2006
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 2000
- B.A., Maryville University of St. Louis, 1997
Dean Abebe’s research focuses on the intersection of U.S. constitutional law of foreign affairs and public international law. His scholarship bridges legal theory, international relations, and comparative constitutionalism. Key themes include judicial roles in global governance, institutional design for cybersecurity, and the efficacy of human rights frameworks in African contexts.
His publications span leading journals such as International Studies Quarterly and The University of Chicago Law Review, reflecting expertise in international law, constitutional law, and cyber warfare. He has taught courses on Property, Foreign Relations Law, and Public International Law.
- Awards:
- Elected Member, American Law Institute (2017–present)
Dean Abebe’s advisory and administrative roles have included overseeing academic governance at the University of Chicago and leading Columbia Law School’s strategic direction. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional integrity.
