Doron Dorfman

Doron Dorfman is a tenured Professor at Seton Hall University School of Law and an Affiliate at Harvard Medical School's Center for Bioethics. His expertise spans Torts, Health Law, Disability Law, Employment Law, Family Law, and Bioethics, with a focus on empirical legal studies. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Haifa (B.A., LL.B., LL.M.) and Stanford Law School (J.S.M., J.S.D.).

His research explores disability rights, healthcare ethics, and legal responses to medical advancements. Notable contributions include analyzing genetic reproductive technologies, workplace accommodations, and pandemic-related legal challenges. His work has been cited by courts and featured in major newspapers like the New York Times.

Key awards include the Michael J. Zimmer Memorial Award (2023) for rising scholars in employment law and recognition in Harvard's Junior Faculty Forum. Dorfman actively contributes to legal blogs and leads initiatives like the Disability Legal Studies Collaborative Research Network (CRN).

Recent articles highlight themes such as disability metaphors in law, crisis standards of care, and preventive medicine stigma. His work bridges empirical research and legal policy, aiming to advance equity in health and workplace settings.