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Shari Seidman Diamond is the Howard J. Trienens Professor of Law and a Professor of Psychology at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She is a leading empirical researcher in the fields of jury processes and legal decision-making, with a prolific output of more than 150 publications spanning major law reviews and interdisciplinary journals. Professor Diamond's research has uniquely contributed to the understanding of real jury deliberations and the emerging jury systems in Argentina. Prior to her current role, she practiced law at Sidley Austin, specializing in litigation and intellectual property. She has taught at prestigious institutions including the University of Chicago and Harvard University. Diamond has served in significant roles such as the Editor of the Law & Society Review and President of the American Psychology-Law Society. She has lectured widely to scholarly and judicial audiences both in the United States and internationally, and has acted as an expert witness in various court matters. Notably, her publications on jury surveys have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and in federal and state courts. In recognition of her contributions to legal research, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2012 and received the 2010 Harry Kalven, Jr. Award from the Law & Society Association.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL
Howard J. Trienens Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology.
Sidley Austin • N/A
Practiced in areas of litigation and intellectual property.
Harvard Law School • N/A
Visiting professor role.
University of Chicago Law School • N/A
Lectured in law.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission • N/A
Provided consulting services.
U.S. Department of Justice • N/A
Provided consulting services.
The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.