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Daniel Halberstam is the Eric Stein Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. He has been a faculty member since 1999, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor in 2005, and to his current named professorship in 2008. He served as Associate Dean for Faculty and Research from 2016 to 2020. Professor Halberstam is a leading scholar in constitutional law with expertise spanning both American and European legal systems.
Professor Halberstam received his educational training from prestigious institutions:
- B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in mathematics from Columbia University
- J.D. from Yale Law School
Professor Halberstam's research focuses on comparative constitutional law, with particular expertise in European Union law and United States constitutional law. His work explores the intersections between national and supranational legal orders, examining how constitutional principles operate across different political contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding federalism, separation of powers, and the relationship between domestic legal systems and international institutions. His scholarship often addresses the tensions between national sovereignty and international legal obligations, particularly in the European context.
Professor Halberstam's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on constitutional theory and comparative legal systems, with increasing attention to European integration and global governance structures. His work bridges American and European legal scholarship, offering comparative perspectives on constitutional challenges. Recent publications show deep engagement with European Union law and its relationship to national constitutional traditions, reflecting his unique position as a scholar equally versed in both legal traditions.
Professor Halberstam has received several prestigious honors:
- Astor Fellow at the University of Oxford (2016)
- Invited to deliver the General Course on the European Union at the European University Institute in Florence (2012)
- Fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2009-2010)
- Election to the International Academy of Comparative Law (2009)
As an academic leader, Professor Halberstam founded and directed the University of Michigan's EU Center, established as a Jean Monnet Center of Excellence by the European Commission. He serves as Director of the Law School's European Legal Studies Program and has held an external professorship at the College of Europe for a decade. He has been actively involved in high-level legal proceedings, including serving on the legal team for Brexit litigation in the UK Supreme Court and convening policy working groups on EU accession to the European Convention on Human Rights.
Professor Halberstam maintains significant institutional connections across the Atlantic, serving on the academic steering committee of the Luxembourg Forum (which brings together justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union) and on several editorial boards including the Common Market Law Review. His career bridges academic scholarship with practical legal experience, having previously served in the U.S. Department of Justice and clerked for prominent judges including Justice David Souter of the U.S. Supreme Court.
