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Howard M. Erichson is a full-time Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law since 2008, with prior appointments at Seton Hall University School of Law (1995-2008). He is a leading scholar in Civil Procedure, Complex Litigation, and Mass Dispute Resolution, focusing on class actions, settlements, and judicial oversight.
- Education: JD from NYU School of Law (1990), AB in Government from Harvard University (1985)
- Professional Experience: Clerk for Chief Judge James L. Oakes (2nd Circuit) and Justice Stewart G. Pollock (NJ Supreme Court); litigator at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
- Leadership: Past Chair of AALS Civil Procedure Section; Advisor to ALI Principles of Aggregate Litigation
His research analyzes procedural fairness in mass tort settlements, personal jurisdiction, and class action dynamics. Recent scholarship includes critiques of cy pres settlements and the logic of personal jurisdiction. He has authored multiple casebooks and over 20 articles in top journals.
Scientific Recognition:
- Maria L. Marcus Distinguished Research Scholar (2023)
- Fordham Law School Teacher of the Year (2012, 2023)
- Seton Hall University Faculty Excellence Award (1998)
Erichson’s work bridges academic scholarship and practical litigation reform, influencing debates on judicial power, corporate accountability, and procedural ethics.
