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Diane P. Wood is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Her career bridges academia and judicial practice, focusing on antitrust law, federal civil procedure, and international legal systems.
- BA (1971) and JD (1975) from the University of Texas at Austin
- Clerked for Fifth Circuit Judge Irving L. Goldberg and Justice Harry A. Blackmun
- Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1993–1995)
Her research explores antitrust law (both domestic and international), federal civil procedure, and international trade and business law. Recent publications analyze judicial federalism, sovereignty frameworks, and pragmatic approaches to constitutional adjudication.
Wood’s scholarly work emphasizes the intersection of legal scholarship and judicial practice, advocating for judges to engage deeply with academic research. Her articles span topics like habeas corpus, class action litigation, and international harmonization of competition law.
As an active speaker, she addresses global forums on antitrust enforcement, judicial review, and constitutional principles. She has held leadership roles in the Seventh Circuit and continues to influence legal education through her teaching and lectures.
