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Daniel Abebe
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| 16th Dean of Columbia Law School | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Gillian Lester |
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| Education | Maryville University (BA) Harvard University (JD) University of Chicago (MA, PhD) |
| Website | Daniel Abebe |
Daniel Y. Abebe is an American lawyer and a professor who teaches about law. He is the 16th person to be the leader, or "dean," of Columbia Law School. Mr. Abebe started his role as Dean and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law at Columbia Law School on August 1, 2024. His work focuses on how the U.S. Constitution deals with foreign affairs and international law. Before this, Mr. Abebe was a professor and Deputy Dean at the University of Chicago Law School. He also served as Vice Provost for the University of Chicago.
Daniel Abebe's Education Journey
Daniel Abebe finished his studies at Maryville University of St. Louis in 1997 with top honors. He then earned a law degree (called a J.D.) from Harvard Law School in 2000. Later, he continued his education at the University of Chicago. There, he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in political science in 2006. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in political science from the same university in 2013.
Daniel Abebe's Career Path
After law school, Daniel Abebe worked for a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This judge was named Damon J. Keith. After that, Mr. Abebe worked at a law firm called Cravath, Swaine & Moore. In 2008, he became a professor at the University of Chicago Law School. He also worked with the political science department at the University of Chicago.
On June 17, 2024, Daniel Abebe was chosen to be the Dean of Columbia Law School. He also became the Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law. He officially started these new roles on August 1, 2024. With this important appointment, Mr. Abebe became the first Black dean in the history of Columbia Law School.
Mr. Abebe is a chosen member of the American Law Institute. He helps lead the Higher Learning Commission and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. He also served on the Board of Governors for Argonne National Laboratory. In the past, he led the Board of Directors for Chapin Hall and the University of Chicago Charter School.
