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Rachel E. Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and Faculty Director of the Peter L. Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law. She previously served on the United States Sentencing Commission (2013–2019). Her expertise spans administrative law, criminal law and procedure, sentencing, and separation of powers. Barkow holds a JD from Harvard Law School (1996) and a BA from Northwestern University (1993), with notable clerkships at the US Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court. She has authored influential works like *Justice Abandoned* (2025) and *Prisoners of Politics* (2019).
Her research focuses on systemic legal reforms, particularly addressing mass incarceration and executive power dynamics. Barkow teaches courses in criminal law, administrative law, and constitutional law, earning accolades such as the NYU Distinguished Teaching Award (2013) and Podell Award (2007). She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Law Institute.
Her work bridges academic scholarship and policy impact, with a commitment to reshaping criminal justice frameworks. The Zimroth Center under her direction addresses critical issues in criminal law administration, reflecting her dedication to practical legal solutions.
