Maimon Schwarzschild

Maimon Schwarzschild is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. His career spans academia, legal practice, and international affiliations. He is a dual-qualified lawyer (English barrister and American attorney), with expertise in constitutional law, international law, and legal philosophy.

• JD (1976) and BA (1973) from Columbia University
• Visiting professorships at Hebrew University, Sorbonne, and University of California, San Diego
• Professional roles: U.S. Department of Justice (Carter administration), Chadbourne law firm, UN journalist, and White House press credentials (Nixon administration)

Schwarzschild’s research focuses on constitutional rights, religious freedom, affirmative action, and judicial independence. His scholarship critically examines legal frameworks governing education policy, criminal sentencing, and the intersection of law with public policy and social equity.

His recent publications analyze evolving legal doctrines in constitutional law, including judicial independence, affirmative action, and post-Brexit legal transitions. Themes include the balance between individual rights and state interests, institutional accountability, and comparative legal analysis.

• California State Advisory Committee to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (2015–present)
• Editorial affiliation with Law and Philosophy: An International Journal
• English Bar membership via Lincoln’s Inn
• Affiliated Professor at University of Haifa