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F. Michael Higginbotham is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1988 and previously served as Interim Dean. He is a nationally recognized scholar in the fields of race law and civil rights, authoring foundational texts such as Race Law and Ghosts of Jim Crow.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Brown University, 1979
- Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1982
- Master of Laws with honors, Cambridge University, 1985 (Rotary Scholar)
Higginbotham's research focuses on the intersection of race, law, and American legal history. His work explores systemic racism, constitutional jurisprudence, and the legacy of Jim Crow laws, contributing significantly to legal scholarship and public discourse. He has published in premier journals such as the Yale Law and Policy Review, Harvard Black Letter Law Journal, and New York University Law Review, and has written editorials for the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Baltimore Sun.
His publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly focus on civil rights, legal reform, and racial justice. While no individual articles are listed, his body of work reflects deep expertise in constitutional law, legal theory, and social equity, often bridging academic and public audiences.
Professional Experience:
- Law Clerk to Judge Cecil Poole, U.S. Court of Appeals
- Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell
- Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania
- Joined University of Baltimore School of Law in 1988
Higginbotham has authored two major books: Race Law (now in its fifth edition), a widely adopted textbook, and Ghosts of Jim Crow (NYU Press, 2013), which examines the enduring effects of racial segregation in modern American society. His career reflects a strong commitment to legal education, scholarship, and public engagement.
