Dr. Mark Barenberg

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Biography

Mark Barenberg is the Isidor Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, where he has served since 1987. He has a J.D. from Harvard Law School (1982, magna cum laude), an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1978, highest honors), and a B.A. from Harvard College (1977, summa cum laude). Professor Barenberg specializes in Labor and Employment Law, International Labor Rights, Constitutional Law, and Global Economic Institutions. He has taught as a visiting professor at Yale and several universities globally, co-directing Columbia's Summer Program in U.S. Law. Notable publications include “The Political Economy Wagner Act” and “Democracy Domination Law Workplace Cooperation,” contributing to critical legal theory. His ongoing research focuses on the legal infrastructure of capitalism and explores themes of labor and democracy. Alongside his academic work, Barenberg is an advocate for workers' rights worldwide, collaborating with students and organizations to enhance labor representation and policies. He has served as a consultant and legal representative for various unions and international organizations, drafting legislation and advising on labor rights issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Isidor Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law

— Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching Labor Law and Constitutional Law.

Visiting Professor of Law

— Present

Peking University • Beijing, China

Visiting lecturer in Law.

Associate

— Present

Rabinovitz, Boudin, Krinsky Lieberman • New York, NY

Practiced Labor Law and Constitutional Law.

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.