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James E. Coleman, Jr. is the John S. Bradway Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law at Duke Law School, where he directs the Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility and co-directs the Wrongful Convictions Clinic. His career spans private practice, government service, and academia.
- Education: J.D., Columbia University (1974); A.B., Harvard University (1970)
His research focuses on wrongful convictions, emphasizing legal, political, and scientific causes. He has contributed extensively to debates on the death penalty, eyewitness reliability, and behavioral sciences in criminal law.
Recent publications analyze racism in the legal system (2022), prosecutorial standards (2018-2010), and interdisciplinary intersections of genetics/neuroscience with criminal responsibility (2009-2006). Themes include systemic reform, ethical obligations, and forensic reliability.
- Leadership: Lacrosse Review Committee Chair; Duke Athletic Council Chair
- Professional Involvement: ABA Death Penalty Moratorium Project Chair; Innocence Project Advisor
