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Benjamin Pyle teaches and writes on empirical legal studies, employment law, and criminal law, particularly focusing on how these areas influence employment prospects for individuals with criminal records. His published work appears in law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, including the Notre Dame Law Review and the International Review of Law and Economics. Professor Pyle's research has garnered several awards, such as the Donald M. Ephraim Prize in Law and Economics from the University of Chicago and the John E. Parker Memorial Prize in Labor Economics and Human Resources. His contributions to legal scholarship include both theoretical and methodological advancements relevant to legal practice, with his work frequently cited by advocates, judicial opinions, and policymakers. His research has also been featured in publications like the Champion Magazine and supported by grants from organizations including the Vital Projects Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union. At the University of Michigan, Professor Pyle has been involved in the Criminal Justice Administrative Record System project, aiming to improve statistical reporting in the criminal justice system. He has also worked with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the American Civil Liberties Union to enhance employment law practices concerning individuals with criminal records. Professor Pyle holds a JD from the University of Michigan, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and has earned a Master’s degree and PhD in economics from the same institution as well as a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Claremont McKenna College, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.
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