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Jessica Bulman-Pozen is the Betts Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance at Columbia Law School, specializing in constitutional law, administrative law, and federalism. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School (2007), M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge (2003), and B.A. from Yale University (2002).
Her educational background includes:
- J.D., Yale Law School (2007)
- M.Phil., University of Cambridge (2003)
- B.A., Yale University (2002)
Bulman-Pozen's research explores federalism as both a structural and political phenomenon, examining how state-federal interactions shape separation of powers, antidiscrimination law, and democratic governance. Her work uniquely bridges doctrinal constitutional analysis with political science perspectives on intergovernmental relations, emphasizing state constitutions' evolving role in protecting rights and enabling democratic innovation. She investigates tensions between presidential administration and bureaucratic independence while analyzing regionalism's impact on national policy.
Her recent publications demonstrate a pronounced shift toward state constitutional law and democratic resilience, with increasing focus on election integrity, constitutional amendment processes, and comparative rights frameworks. Collaborative work with scholars like Miriam Seifter dominates her output since 2021, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to constitutional governance challenges in polarized political environments.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2015)
- Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2024)
As Director of Columbia's Center for Constitutional Governance, she leads scholarly initiatives examining constitutional challenges through interdisciplinary lenses. Her pre-academic experience as Attorney-Adviser in the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel and clerkships with Justice Stevens and Judge Garland inform her practical analysis of administrative processes. Current teaching includes Legislation and Regulation and Constitutional Law, where students consistently praise her scholarly rigor and pedagogical clarity.
Bulman-Pozen maintains active engagement with contemporary legal debates through media commentary on ICE regulations, state court roles in election security, and constitutional reform proposals, demonstrating applied scholarship that bridges academic theory and real-world governance challenges.
