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Stephen A. Saltzburg serves as the Wallace and Beverley Woodbury University Professor of Law and Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at George Washington University Law School. Having joined GW Law in 1990 after teaching at the University of Virginia School of Law, he was named University Professor in 2004—the highest academic title conferred by the institution. His career spans academia, government service, and active legal practice.
Professor Saltzburg earned his BA from Dickinson College and JD from the University of Pennsylvania. His academic journey includes founding and directing GW's master's program in Litigation and Dispute Resolution in 1996, demonstrating his commitment to legal education innovation.
Specializing in evidence law and criminal procedure, Professor Saltzburg's scholarship addresses critical issues at the intersection of legal theory and courtroom practice. His work examines authentication standards, hearsay exceptions, witness credibility assessment, and the practical application of procedural rules. He consistently bridges doctrinal analysis with real-world litigation challenges, making his scholarship particularly valuable to practitioners and judges.
His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on refining evidence rules and procedural standards, with recent works addressing complex evidentiary challenges like voice identification, child testimony, and privilege claims. Professor Saltzburg's scholarship demonstrates remarkable continuity in addressing foundational evidentiary questions while adapting to contemporary legal challenges.
Professor Saltzburg's professional recognition includes significant appointments:
- Reporter for the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Member of the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence
- Reporter for the Civil Justice Reform Act Committee for the D.C. District Court
- Chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section (2007-2008)
His practical experience extends beyond academia through ongoing service as a mediator for the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit and previous service as a special master in class actions. His government service includes notable positions as associate independent counsel in the Iran-Contra investigation, deputy assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and director of the U.S. Treasury Department Tax Refund Fraud Task Force. Professor Saltzburg has provided expert Congressional testimony on criminal justice matters, including the Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 and employment screening practices involving criminal records.
As co-director of GW's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program, Professor Saltzburg continues to shape legal education and professional development in trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution methods, maintaining active engagement with both theoretical scholarship and practical legal application.
