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Jack M. Beermann is the Philip S. Beck Professor of Law and Harry Elwood Warren Scholar at Boston University School of Law, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1984. He teaches Administrative Law, Civil Rights Litigation, and Constitutional Law, and his scholarship has profoundly influenced debates on agency deference, presidential transitions, and civil rights enforcement.
His educational background includes a BA with distinction from the University of Wisconsin and a JD with honors from the University of Chicago. He clerked for Judge Richard Cudahy on the Seventh Circuit before joining BU Law.
Beermann’s research centers on administrative law, civil rights, and federal courts. He is a leading critic of the Chevron deference doctrine, advocating for a return to the Skidmore standard. His work spans topics such as midnight rulemaking, public pension crises, judicial review, and the constitutional law of presidential transitions. He has also contributed to reforms in Chinese administrative law through academic collaboration.
His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect sustained scholarly engagement, particularly on the erosion of Chevron, major questions doctrine, and the future of the administrative state. These works appear in top journals and casebooks, demonstrating his continued influence in legal academia.
- Harry Elwood Warren Scholar
- Philip S. Beck Professor of Law
- Public Member, Administrative Conference of the United States (2017–present)
- Frequent media commentator on Supreme Court and administrative law
Beermann has advised on policy through congressional testimony and ACUS participation. He has held visiting professorships at Harvard, DePaul, and institutions in Israel and China. He remains an active scholar and educator, with courses scheduled into 2026, confirming his ongoing academic role.
