Dr. Pamela Brandwein

Biography

Pamela Brandwein is a Professor at the University of Michigan Law School and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan. Her academic focus encompasses the intersections of law and politics, particularly in the context of American constitutional development, race, civil rights, and political institutions. Brandwein is the author of notable works, including 'Reconstructing Reconstruction: Supreme Court Production Historical Truth' and 'Rethinking Judicial Settlement Reconstruction', both of which examine crucial developments in 14th Amendment interpretations and political rights in the United States. She is currently working on a book project that revisits the dynamics between antislavery politics and capitalist development. Brandwein has been recognized for her teaching excellence multiple times, having received the Tronstein Award in the Department of Political Science. Her extensive lecturing experience spans various settings, including federal judicial conferences and community engagements. She has also delivered lectures sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society, introducing prominent justices such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.

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