Richard Epstein

Richard Epstein is a prominent American legal scholar, born in 1943. His work focuses on various aspects of law and philosophy, including torts, contracts, and property rights, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of law and economics. Epstein's scholarly contributions are also characterized by their exploration of classical liberalism and libertarianism, reflecting his interest in the theoretical underpinnings of legal systems.

Epstein holds several distinguished positions, including the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at New York University, where he is also the director of the Classical Liberal Institute. In addition to his roles at NYU, he serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Civitas Institute and as the Peter and Kirsten Bedford Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Epstein is also affiliated with the University of Chicago, where he is a senior lecturer and the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law Emeritus, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in American legal scholarship.