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Steven Zeidman is a Professor at CUNY School of Law, founder and Co-Director of the Second Look Project: Beyond Guilt and the Defenders Clinic. With a career dedicated to criminal defense and court reform, he graduated from Duke University School of Law and previously served as a trial lawyer and supervisor at Manhattan’s Legal Aid Society. He has taught at Fordham, Pace, and New York University, where he received the NYU Alumni Association’s Great Teacher Award. Currently, he focuses on sentencing equity, clemency advocacy, and systemic criminal justice reform.
- Education: Duke University School of Law
Zeidman’s research examines mass incarceration, judicial selection, plea bargaining ethics, and indigent defense. His recent work includes critiques of progressive prosecution and analyses of second-look sentencing. He actively engages in policy debates through op-eds in TIME, New York Daily News, and Gotham Gazette, addressing issues like parole denial, prison conditions, and broken windows policing.
His 15 most recent publications span topics such as criminal court failures, judicial bond-setting, and prosecutorial ethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach combining legal analysis with social science. Zeidman’s awards highlight his teaching excellence and commitment to social justice, aligning with CUNY Law School’s mission. He serves on legal advisory councils, including the Indigent Defense Organization Oversight Committee, and contributes to high-profile litigation like Floyd v. City of New York.
