Professor Dr. David Anderson

Biography

David Anderson is a renowned expert in torts, mass media law, and First Amendment law. Prior to his retirement in 2018, he taught a variety of subjects including seminars for fiction writers at Texas Law School. Before entering law school, he worked as a political journalist and served as the Chancellor editor of the Texas Law Review. He is the co-author of significant legal texts including 'Mass Media Law' (Foundation, 9th ed., 2016) and 'Cases and Materials on Torts' (West, 4th ed., 2011). His scholarly articles address critical issues, with notable works such as 'The Promises of New York v. Sullivan' (Roger Williams University Law Review, 2015) and 'Transnational Libel' (Virginia Journal of International Law, 2012). Anderson has also authored two non-law books focusing on domestic architecture and a memoir about life and death in a remote plains community. He has lectured across various countries including Australia, England, Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands, sharing his expertise in media law and torts. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to both legal literature and academia through his teaching and published works.

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