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Tobias Barrington Wolff is the Jefferson B. Fordham Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He is a leading scholar in civil procedure, complex litigation, conflict of laws, constitutional law, and LGBTQ+ rights, contributing extensively to legal scholarship and public discourse.
- University: University of Pennsylvania
- School: Carey Law School
- Department: Department of Law
- Rank: Professor
His research focuses on federal jurisdiction, class actions, civil rights, and the intersection of legal procedure with social justice. He has published in top law reviews including University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Harvard Law & Policy Review, and Washington University Law Review.
The recent publications of Professor Wolff reflect a sustained engagement with federal procedural law, particularly in the areas of class actions, consent decrees, and jurisdictional policy. His work often addresses the balance between federal and state authority, the role of judicial discretion, and the protection of civil rights through litigation mechanisms. Themes of dignity, equality, and institutional accountability recur across his scholarship.
His scientific honors include:
- Beacon Award for Public Service (2013)
- A. Leo Levin Award for Excellence in an Introductory Course (2009)
Wolff has served as pro bono counsel in civil rights cases advocating for equal treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. He is frequently invited to comment on Supreme Court decisions and legal developments, particularly those involving civil rights, federal jurisdiction, and constitutional challenges to executive actions. He has also authored multiple editions of the textbook Civil Procedure: Theory and Practice, widely used in law schools.
He is affiliated with prominent legal institutions and maintains an active public intellectual presence through op-eds, podcasts, and amicus briefs in landmark cases.
