Professor David Blankfein-Tabachnick’s work focuses on private law, taxation, and tax policy. He has contributed significantly to the academic discourse on the relationship between private law and taxation, advocating a distributive account of private law. His scholarship has sparked renewed interest and debate within the field, with publications in prominent law reviews such as the California Law Review, Virginia Law Review, and Hastings Law Journal. Blankfein-Tabachnick's contributions have been recognized in forums and anthologies, and he has been invited to present his work at various esteemed institutions. He joined the Michigan State University College of Law faculty in 2014, became tenured in 2020, and has stepped into leadership roles including Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. His teaching covers a wide range of subjects, including contracts, bankruptcy, and taxation. He actively engages in university governance and has led several successful faculty hiring initiatives. Blankfein-Tabachnick's legal scholarship and teaching excellence have earned him notable awards, making him a respected figure in legal academic circles.
Michigan State University College of Law • East Lansing, MI
Joined the faculty and taught a range of law courses, engaged in scholarly research, and served in various administrative capacities.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Taught Contracts and Intellectual Property.
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law • St. Louis, MO
Taught Criminal Law and Copyright.
Penn State Law • University Park, PA
Engaged in teaching and research.
Peking University School of Transnational Law • Beijing, China
Participated as a member of the founding faculty.