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Richard A. Bierschbach is the current Dean and John W. Reed Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School. Previously, he served as Vice Dean at Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. His expertise spans criminal law/procedure, administrative law, and legal education. A decorated scholar, his work appears in top journals like Yale Law Journal and Michigan Law Review. He has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and held roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and leading law firms.
- Education: B.A. summa cum laude in History from University of Michigan (1994); J.D. from University of Michigan Law School (1997), graduating first in class.
His research focuses on how criminal justice institutional structures align with regulatory goals. Notable accolades include twice winning the Best Professor Award and receiving the Bates Award, the law school’s highest honor. He actively contributes to legal institutions like the American Bar Association and American Law Institute.
Recent scholarship emphasizes systemic analysis of constitutional amendments and equality in criminal justice processes. His career bridges academia, judicial clerkships, and high-level legal practice in appellate litigation.
