Dr. Lawrence Sager

Biography

Lawrence Sager is one of the nation's preeminent constitutional theorists. He serves as a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Law, where he has profoundly impacted legal scholarship and education. Sager previously held the position of Robert B. McKay Professor at New York University School of Law and is a co-founder of the Program in Law, Philosophy & Social Theory. His scholarly work primarily focuses on constitutional law, constitutional theory, religious liberties, and legal processes. He has taught at prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Princeton, Boston University, UCLA, and the University of Michigan. Sager's significant contributions to the field are reflected in his published works, including "Justice Plainclothes: Theory of American Constitutional Practice," published by Yale University Press, which offers a systematic account of central features of American constitutionalism. Additionally, his book "Religious Freedom and the Constitution" from Harvard University Press further exemplifies his expertise. Throughout his career, Sager has authored and co-authored numerous articles that have become classics in the canon of legal scholarship.

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