Dr. Mark Osbeck

Biography

Mark K. Osbeck is a clinical professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches in the Legal Practice Program. He is a leading authority in marijuana law and has authored significant texts on the subject, including 'Cases Materials Marijuana Law' (West, 2019) and 'Marijuana Law Nutshell' (West, 2017). He is also the author of a widely used legal research text, 'Impeccable Research: Concise Guide Mastering Legal Research Skills, 3rd ed.' (West, 2022). In addition to his focus on marijuana law, Osbeck's research interests include legal writing, legal research, judicial decision-making, and predictive legal analysis. He joined the Michigan Law faculty in 2001 after practicing in the Denver office of a large law firm, litigating sophisticated commercial cases and gaining extensive trial and appellate experience across various state and federal courts, including the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Osbeck received his Bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan, a Master’s degree in philosophy from Johns Hopkins University, and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan, where he was a note editor for the Michigan Journal of Law Reform.

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