Richard A. Epstein is the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law, at New York University, a senior research fellow at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas Austin, and a senior Lecturer, the University of Chicago. He received an LL.D., h.c . from the University of Ghent, 2003 , and an LLD h.c . from the University of Siegen in 2018 and the Bradley Prize in 2011. He has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1985. He has edited both the Journal of Legal Studies (1981-1991) and the Journal of Law and Economics (1991-2001). He is also a founder and director of the Classical Liberal Institute at NYU Law School. His most recent book is The Classical Liberal Constitution: The Uncertain Quest for Limited Government (2014). His other books include Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain ( 1985); Bargaining with the State (1993); Simple Rules for a Complex World (1995); Principles for a Free Society: Reconciling Individual Liberty and the Common Good (1998); Skepticism and Freedom: A Modern Theory of Classical Liberalism (2003); Design for Liberty: Private Property, Public Administration and the Rule of Law (2011), and most recently, The Myth of Birthright citizenship—and Beyond (2026). He has taught courses in , administrative law, antitrust, constitutional, contracts, environmental law, land use planning; real property, torts and water law. He has written and spoken extensively on a wide range of topics, and is writes a regular column for Defining Ideas.
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Classical Liberal Thought: The World According to Richard Epstein
Texas Student Chapter
University of Texas School of Law727 E Dean Keeton Street
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Classic Liberal Thought: The World According to Richard Epstein
Austin Lawyers Chapter
Texas Law School727 East Dean Keeton Street
Austin, TX
Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain
California-Berkeley Student Chapter
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Berkeley, CA 94720
Alexander M. Bickel and the Future of Constitutional Law
Yale Student Chapter
Yale Law School127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06510
International and National Security Law: Engage or Disengage: How Should the Next United States Administration Interact with the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice?
2024 National Lawyers Convention
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Washington, DC 20009
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Open Minds with Prof. Richard Epstein and Prof. Todd Zywicki Part II
Prof. Todd Zywicki and Prof. Richard Epstein turn to his legal intellectual development in property...
Open Minds with Prof. Richard Epstein and Prof. Todd Zywicki Part I
Prof. Richard Epstein joins Prof. Todd Zywicki to discuss his academic journey, where he learned...
International and National Security Law: Engage or Disengage: How Should the Next United States Administration Interact with the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice?
2024 National Lawyers Convention
As international courts have addressed issues arising from the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas wars, we will...
International and National Security Law: Engage or Disengage: How Should the Next United States Administration Interact with the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice?
2024 National Lawyers Convention
As international courts have addressed issues arising from the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas wars, we will...
What Does "New" Mean? Agency Action Post-Chevron
Last term, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. ...
Introduction to Common Law
Can simple rules solve social coordination problems better than regulations? Professor Richard Epstein of NYU School of Law provides an alternative to the conventional view...
Approaches to Studying Roman Law
Is Roman Law a primitive system? Conversely, is it too complex for the average lawyer to understand? Professor Richard Epstein discusses the importance and durability...
Property and the Common Law
Are property rights arbitrary creations of the state, able to be changed at any time? Or is there some deeper principle at work? Professor Richard...
Introduction to Contracts
This module covers some basic concepts in Contract Law. What are the necessary parts of a contract? When might a contract be unenforceable? What role...
The Roman Law of Persons
What laws and norms governed Roman society and do they have any bearing on our modern understanding of personal rights? Professor Richard Epstein explains Roman...
The Roman Theory of Property Rights
Do Roman property laws resemble modern laws at all? What are some of the most striking similarities and differences? Professor Richard Epstein focuses on the...
The Roman Law of Contracts
What types of contracts did the Romans utilize? Professor Richard Epstein explains basic Roman contracts, and specific types such as those governing partnerships and wills....
The Roman Law of Tort
How did the Romans think about torts like theft, nuisance, and assault? Professor Richard Epstein posits that understanding Roman concepts about causation can help us...
Common Law and Contracts
What kinds of agreements are covered by the law of contracts? Professor Richard Epstein of NYU School of Law gives a basic definition, then goes...
