Steven E. Zipperstein

Steven E. Zipperstein is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles. He holds multiple roles, including Associate Director and Distinguished Senior Scholar at the UCLA Center for Middle East Development, Research Fellow at the UCLA Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, Visiting Professor at Tel Aviv University Law School, and Visiting Lecturer at the Hertie School in Berlin. Additionally, he serves as Director of the UCLA Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and is a Senior Fellow with The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation in the Netherlands.

Dr. Zipperstein’s research focuses on the legal history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, international law, and the intersection of technology with democracy and cybersecurity. His work includes peer-reviewed books and articles analyzing legal frameworks, lawfare, and historical disputes in the Middle East. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on technology policy and lectures widely on the Middle East, advanced technology, and cybersecurity.

His recent publications span topics such as the legal aspects of the Israel-Hamas War, the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction, religious law in Jerusalem, and technology’s impact on governance. These works reflect a blend of international law, historical analysis, and contemporary policy debates.

Dr. Zipperstein has received significant recognition in his legal career, including election to the American Law Institute and Life Fellowship with the American Bar Foundation. His expertise bridges academia and practice, drawing from 42 years as a federal prosecutor and corporate legal officer, including roles as Chief Legal Officer for BlackBerry Ltd. and Verizon Wireless.