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Peter Lushing is a Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. Previously, he served as a trial attorney in the Legal Aid Society, administrative assistant district attorney in New York County, chief of the Appeals Bureau, and law clerk to Judge Wilfred Feinberg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He has also held roles in private practice, academia, and legal organizations such as the New York Council of Defense Lawyers.
Education:
- B.A., 1962
- LL.B., 1965 (Columbia University)
Research focuses on judicial proof dynamics, evidentiary inference, and the intersection of law with probabilistic reasoning. Notable themes include Bayesian analysis in legal contexts, the role of computation in adjudication, and the tension between quantitative methods and traditional legal principles. His work critiques adversarial systems while proposing frameworks for improving factual evaluation in courts.
Scientific Awards:
- Kent Scholar (Columbia Law Review, 1st Year)
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (twice awarded)
Advising and grants: No formal students or grants listed, but his career includes extensive mentorship through legal practice and organizational leadership. Active in legal education and reform through think tanks and bar associations.
Labs/Teams: No dedicated research labs, but collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on AI applications in legal evidence and judicial proof systems.
