Bernard Bell (attorney) facts for kids

Bernard Bell is a respected law professor and a leader at Rutgers School of Law–Newark. He is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a Herbert Hannoch Scholar. This means he helps manage the school's academic programs and is recognized for his legal knowledge.

Bernard Bell's Career Journey

His Education and Early Work

Bernard Bell studied at two famous universities. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University. He then received his law degree, called a Juris Doctor (J.D.), from Stanford University. While at Stanford, he was an editor for the Stanford Law Review. This is a journal where legal articles are published.

After law school, Mr. Bell worked for important judges. He was a "law clerk" for Judge Amalya L. Kearse. She worked at the U.S. Court of Appeals. He also clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White. A law clerk helps judges with their research and writing.

Working as a Lawyer

After his clerkships, Mr. Bell worked at a law firm called Sullivan & Cromwell. This firm is in New York City. Later, he joined the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was an Assistant U.S. Attorney. This means he represented the United States government in legal cases. He worked in the Civil Division for the Southern District of New York.

A Legal Expert and Teacher

Mr. Bell has written many articles about law. These articles have appeared in several well-known legal journals. Some of these include the Stanford Law Review and the Texas Law Review.

He is often asked to speak at legal events. He has been a visiting professor at other law schools. These include Columbia Law School and The George Washington University Law School.

Helping to Improve Laws

Currently, Mr. Bell helps the New Jersey Law Revision Commission. He is the Dean's representative there. This commission works to make New Jersey's laws clearer and more up-to-date.

He is also active in several legal organizations. He is part of the American Bar Association (ABA). This is a large group for lawyers. He helps lead committees focused on different areas of law. These include Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. He also works with the Association of American Law Schools. This group helps law schools and professors.

See also

• List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Seat 6)