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Zamir Ben-Dan is an Assistant Professor of Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law, joining in 2022. His research focuses on constitutional law, criminal law, and the intersection of race with legal systems. He previously served as a public defender with the New York Legal Aid Society for six-and-a-half years, advocating for marginalized communities. Ben-Dan co-founded the Black Attorneys of Legal Aid (BALA) to address racial inequities within legal institutions. He holds adjunct teaching roles at Baruch College and CUNY Law, where he developed curricula emphasizing client autonomy and systemic critique. His scholarship critiques constitutional racism and proposes reforms for equitable criminal justice systems. He currently serves as a subject matter expert for the NexGen Bar Exam until 2026.
Education: J.D. from City University of New York School of Law. Professional roles include interim director of CUNY Law’s Lawyering Seminar Program and creator of the NAPD’s “Warrior Motion Practice” course. His work has been published in leading law reviews and cited by federal judges. Ben-Dan emphasizes empathy in legal practice, advocating for clients to make informed decisions about their cases.
Research highlights include analyzing the Constitution’s historical ties to racism, critiquing Justice Thomas’ originalist interpretations, and exploring police accountability mechanisms. He frequently presents at academic conferences such as the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum and John Langston Conferences.
