Dr. Udi Ofer

Biography

Udi Ofer is the John L. Weinberg/Goldman Sachs Co. Visiting Professor of Public International Affairs at Princeton University, and the founding Director of the Policy Advocacy Clinic, a highly intensive clinical program that immerses students in the policy advocacy process involving the United Nations, Congress, and state governments. His research primarily centers on constitutional rights and human rights law. He teaches courses focused on policing civil rights, policy advocacy, and human rights advocacy. With over two decades of experience as a constitutional rights lawyer, Ofer has been instrumental in addressing issues related to criminal justice reform, national security, free speech, and racial justice. Between 2016 and 2022, he served as the Deputy National Political Director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and was the founding Director of the ACLU's Justice Division, leading efforts for criminal justice reform across the nation. Ofer has had a notable impact in New Jersey and New York, working on various legislative reforms and establishing key programs focusing on civil liberties. He has been published widely in leading law reviews and has contributed to major media outlets. Ofer has also testified in legislatures and has had his work cited in significant legal opinions. He has received numerous awards for his contributions, including the Distinguished Graduate Award from Fordham Law School.

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