Dr. Dennis Fan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dennis Fan is an Associate Clinical Professor at Columbia Law School, where he serves as the founding director of the Appellate Litigation Clinic. His work focuses on representing litigants in federal and state appeals within New York. Fan has significant experience in appellate litigation, having argued over 40 appeals and briefed multiple cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to his appointment at Columbia, he served as a senior assistant solicitor general in the Office of the New York State Attorney General, dealing primarily with consumer protection and business fraud issues. Fan also litigated complex regulatory matters as part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division, covering topics such as national security and presidential power disputes. A Columbia Law alumnus, he has contributed to legal education through his roles as an editor-in-chief of the Columbia Law Review and as a lecturer at the law school. His published works and engagements include a range of presentations on administrative law and federal appeals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.