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Ethan J. Leib is the John D. Calamari Distinguished Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, a top-tier institution. He holds a JD from Yale Law School, a PhD and BA from Yale University, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on Contract Law, Law and Philosophy, and Legislation, with notable contributions to constitutional law and fiduciary principles in public governance.
Prof. Leib teaches Contracts, Legislation, and Regulation. His 2011 book *Friend v. Friend* explores legal dimensions of friendship, while his 2009 co-authored work *Privilege or Punish?* addresses criminal justice and familial ties. He has published in leading journals like the *Yale Law Journal* and *Virginia Law Review*, and contributed to broader audiences in *The New York Times* and *The New Republic*.
His scholarly contributions include analyses of statutory interpretation, presidential powers, and fiduciary obligations. Notable accolades include the 2019 Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition and a 2021 Jewish Book Award for his work on rabbinic jurisprudence. Prior to Fordham, he was a professor at UC Hastings and clerked for Chief Judge John M. Walker, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Leib’s work frequently engages with contemporary legal challenges, including self-pardons, presidential duties, and the interplay between law and personal relationships. His writing balances academic rigor with accessible commentary on pressing legal issues.
