Dr. James Lindgren

Professor

Biography

James Lindgren is a Professor of Law Emeritus at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He holds a BA from Yale University, a JD from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago. Lindgren has made significant contributions to various law reviews, including publications in the Yale Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, and others. His expertise encompasses Criminal Law, Estates and Trusts, Professional Responsibility, and Empirical Legal Research. He has served in various notable roles, such as cofounder of the Section Scholarship Association of the American Law Schools and chair of the Section on Social Science and Law. His prominent works include 'Fall Grace: Arming America Bellesiles Scandal' and 'Term Limits Supreme Court: Life Tenure Reconsidered'. Lindgren's research interests emphasize the intersection of law and social science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law
— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Served as Professor of Law and contributed extensively to academic legal scholarship.

Summer Research Professor of Law
— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Engaged in focused research activities during the summer term.

Scholar and Professor of Law
— Present

Chicago-Kent College of Law • Chicago, IL

Held the Norma and Edna Freehling Scholar position and served as Associate Dean for Faculty Development.

Professor of Law
— Present

University of Connecticut School of Law • Hartford, CT

Acted as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and taught various law subjects.

Research Attorney
— Present

American Bar Foundation • Chicago, IL

Conducted legal research and supported scholarly projects.

Attorney
— Present

Reuben & Proctor • Chicago, IL

Practiced law focusing on legal counsel.

Attorney
— Present

Hopkins & Sutter • Chicago, IL

Worked on various legal cases and issues.