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Michael G. Collins is currently the Joseph M. Hartfield Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he teaches courses in Civil Procedure, Federal Courts, Conflict of Laws, and Evidence. Prior to joining UVA, he served as the Robert A. Ainsworth Professor of Law at Tulane Law School and held visiting professorships at Boston University, George Washington, Ohio State, and Richmond. His academic career spans roles at the University of Chicago Law School as a Bigelow Fellow and extensive research activities.
Research Interests: Collins specializes in federal courts, civil procedure, and legal history. His work explores the intersection of federalism, constitutional enforcement, and jurisdictional conflicts, including topics like state court obligations, implied causes of action, and historical judicial doctrines.
- Focus on federal-state jurisdictional conflicts
- Analysis of constitutional tort litigation and civil rights enforcement
- Historical examination of Supreme Court jurisprudence
Scientific Awards:
- Recipient of University of Virginia's All-University Teaching Award (2013)
- Three-time Tulane Law School Distinguished Teaching Award recipient
Academic Contributions: Collins has authored casebooks on transnational civil litigation and federal jurisdiction, along with a constitutional tort litigation handbook. His publications span major law reviews, including Virginia, Columbia, and California Law Reviews, focusing on judicial federalism and constitutional enforcement mechanisms.
