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Professor Richard K. Greenstein is a distinguished faculty member at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, where he has taught since 1985 after previously teaching at Georgia State University's College of Law from 1982-1985. He served as the Peter J. Liacouras Professor of Law from 1996-1999 and remains an active scholar with recent publications through 2021.
His research interests span multiple interconnected fields of legal scholarship:
- Jurisprudence and philosophy of law
- Tax law theory and interpretation
- Criminal law and procedure
- Conflict of laws and federal court jurisdiction
- Legal ethics and professional responsibility
Professor Greenstein's scholarly work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from foundational legal theory toward specialized applications in tax law. His recent collaborations with Professor Alice Abreu focus on tax jurisprudence, examining how standards rather than rigid rules operate within the Internal Revenue Code. His publications reveal a consistent philosophical approach to legal interpretation across diverse domains, from criminal procedure to tax administration.
His notable awards and honors include membership in the American Philosophical Association, where he has presented papers on the philosophy of law. He has also delivered presentations at prestigious venues including the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics and the Law & Society Association annual meeting.
Professor Greenstein's teaching portfolio encompasses criminal law, jurisprudence, federal court jurisdiction, conflict of laws, and ethics. His educational background includes an LL.M. from Temple University, J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law, and B.A. from Wesleyan University. Prior to academia, he served as managing and staff attorney at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society in Atlanta, Georgia.
