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Spencer D. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, teaching courses in antitrust and constitutional law. His research bridges legal theory with economic policy, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to law and technology, intellectual property, and public interest law.
- Education: BS with highest distinction from the University of Michigan, DPhil from the University of Oxford (Marshall Scholar), and JD magna cum laude from Harvard University.
- Clerkships: US Supreme Court (Justice Sonia Sotomayor) and US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Judge Guido Calabresi).
Smith's prior roles include work at the US Department of Justice during the Biden administration and the White House Council of Economic Advisers under Obama. His scholarship appears in the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, Journal of Competition Law & Economics, and Harvard Law Review Forum, covering topics from antitrust enforcement to tax policy.
His publications reflect a broader research trend combining legal analysis with empirical economic studies and technological implications. For example, his work on antitrust law examines private enforcement mechanisms, while his tax policy research analyzes experimental evidence from Costa Rica.
- Scientific awards: Marshall Scholar (University of Oxford).
Smith’s interdisciplinary approach aligns with his clerkship and professional experiences, emphasizing the intersection of law, economics, and public policy. He joined the Michigan Law faculty in 2024, bringing expertise in constitutional law and public interest litigation.
