معرفی
Richard D. Freer is the Dean and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law, where he has served for over 41 years. A renowned scholar in civil procedure and complex litigation, he has authored 17+ books and numerous articles cited by the U.S. Supreme Court. His leadership roles include Associate Dean of Faculty and University Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.
Education:
- J.D., UCLA School of Law (1978)
- B.A., UC San Diego (1975)
Research Focus: Freer's work critically examines the evolution of U.S. civil litigation, including personal jurisdiction, class actions, and Supreme Court jurisprudence. His scholarship addresses systemic shifts in legal enforcement and access to justice.
Publications: His recent articles analyze trends in class action litigation, jurisdictional doctrines, and the impact of Supreme Court decisions on private law enforcement. Common themes include procedural fairness and the tension between statutory and constitutional standing.
Awards & Honors:
- Life Member, American Law Institute
- Academic Fellow, National Civil Justice Institute
- 11-time 'Most Outstanding Professor' (Emory Law)
- Emory Williams University Teaching Award
- 2024 John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
Professional Impact: Freer has lectured to 500,000+ bar exam candidates nationally and served as visiting professor at institutions worldwide, including Central European University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
