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Michael T. Cahill is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, resuming his full-time faculty role in July 2023 after serving as President and Dean of Brooklyn Law School and Co-Dean at Rutgers Law School. He holds a J.D. (magna cum laude), M.P.P., and B.A. from the University of Michigan and Yale University, respectively. His expertise spans criminal law, criminal-code drafting, sentencing policy, and jury systems. Cahill has authored influential works such as Criminal Law (with Paul H. Robinson) and Law Without Justice, and contributed to criminal-code reforms in Illinois and Kentucky. His scholarship critiques legal complexity and advocates for coherent criminal law systems.
Education:
- J.D., University of Michigan (magna cum laude)
- M.P.P., University of Michigan
- B.A., Yale University
Research interests focus on criminal law's theoretical foundations, practical implementation challenges, and systemic reforms. He emphasizes the need for clearer criminal codes, equitable sentencing frameworks, and jury roles in fault determination. His work bridges legal theory and real-world applications, addressing issues like inchoate offenses, retributivism, and managed care legal disputes.
Publications reflect his engagement with criminal law's structure and ethics, including analyses of blackmail, arson grading, and retributive justice. His articles critique legal complexity while proposing solutions for modern criminal codes.
Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials. Cahill has been involved in institutional leadership roles, including Dean positions, and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations through his work in health law and policy.
