Dr. Lori Damrosch

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Biography

Lori Fisler Damrosch is the Hamilton Fish Professor at Columbia Law School specializing in public international law and U.S. law regarding foreign relations. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.A. from Yale College. A prominent figure in the field, Damrosch is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Department of State's Advisory Committee on International Law, actively involved in various international law and human rights organizations. Her academic contributions include co-editing significant publications such as 'International Law: Cases and Materials' and authoring 'Enforcing International Law Non-Forcible Measures'. In 2015, Damrosch received the Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award from the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. She has held prestigious fellowships, lectured extensively, and is recognized for organizing key international law conferences. Previously, she practiced law with Sullivan & Cromwell and served in the U.S. Department of State. As an influential member of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), she has held leadership roles and contributed significantly to the development and interpretation of international legal norms.

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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.