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Michael Helfand is a Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School and holds the Brenden Mann Foundation Chair in Law and Religion at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. He also serves as Co-Director of the Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics. His academic focus centers on the intersection of U.S. law with religious practices, including religious arbitration, contracts, and torts. Helfand previously practiced complex commercial litigation at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and clerked for Judge Julia Smith Gibbons of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Yale University (2009)
- J.D., Yale Law School (2007)
- B.A., Yeshiva University (2002)
His research explores legal pluralism, religious institutional autonomy, and First Amendment issues. Notable publications appear in top-tier law journals such as the Yale Law Journal and NYU Law Review. He also contributes to public discourse through writings in the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.
Awards and Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his academic leadership roles and prolific publication record highlight his scholarly contributions.
Professional Activities: Serves as Senior Legal Advisor to the Orthodox Union’s Teach Coalition and Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. His teaching includes courses on religious liberty, contracts, and Jewish law.
Labs/Institutes: Leads the Nootbaar Institute, fostering interdisciplinary work on law, religion, and ethics.
