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Jesse H. Choper
8th Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law
In office
1982–1992
Preceded bySanford H. Kadish
Succeeded byHerma Hill Kay
Personal details
Born1935 (age 88–89)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
SpouseMari Smith Choper
ParentEdward Choper & Dorothy Resnick
EducationWilkes University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (JD)
ProfessionProfessor

Jesse Herbert Choper is an American constitutional law scholar and a former Dean of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where he serves as the Earl Warren Professor of Public Law Emeritus.

Biography

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Choper was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Edward and Dorothy Resnick Choper, who had immigrated from Grajewo Russia, and educated in the public schools.[1] He attended Wilkes University, receiving a B.A. in 1957.[2] He then studied at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif in 1960 while teaching courses at the Wharton School.[3] After law school, he clerked for Chief Justice Earl Warren of the Supreme Court of the United States during the 1960 Term.[4]

Following his clerkship, in 1961 Choper joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota Law School.[5] In 1965, he began teaching constitutional law, corporate law, and other subjects at Boalt Hall, now named Berkeley Law or UC Berkeley School of Law, and served as dean from 1982 to 1992.[6] During his career, Choper has served as visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Fordham Law School, and several European universities. In November 2015, he retired from teaching.[7]

He has co-authored two case books on constitutional law, and one on corporate law called Choper, Coffee, Gilson. He is widely cited in the press as an expert on free speech and the constitution.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Choper is a member of the American Law Institute.[14] In 2012, he was awarded the Bernard E. Witkin Medal by the California State Bar.[15][16]

Since 2006, he has served as a member of the California Horse Racing Board.[17][18][19]

Personal life

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He is married to Mari Smith Choper, and they have two sons, Edward and Mark and one grandson.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Larry 'Choper' Chase". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  2. ^ Flick, Sherie (Spring 2008). "Constitutional Calling" (PDF). Wilkes Alumni Magazine. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Bridging Law & Constitution Studies". Penn Law Journal. Fall 2001. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  4. ^ Egelko, Bob (December 4, 2017). "Claim that Trump can't obstruct justice has little support among scholars". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  5. ^ "Dale Larson ('65) Makes Gift to the Robina Public Interest Scholars Program" (PDF). Perspectives - Univ of Minnesota Law School Alumni Magazine. Fall 2014: 22. He has great admiration and respect for William B. Lockhart, who served as dean from 1956 to 1972, and for such renowned faculty members as Jesse Choper...
  6. ^ Cohen, Andrew (June 30, 2017). "Iconic Professor and Former Berkeley Law Dean Herma Hill Kay Dies at 82". BerkeleyLaw. UC Berkeley School of Law. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  7. ^ Schraub, David (November 8, 2015). "Honoring Jesse Choper". The Debate Link blog. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  8. ^ Weiner, Jeff (September 15, 2017). "UF has little choice but to let white nationalist Richard Spencer speak, experts say". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  9. ^ Dearen, Jason (August 16, 2017). "University of Florida Says No to White Nationalist Event". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  10. ^ Egelko, Bob (November 18, 2017). "Crisis pregnancy centers' free-speech suit over California law may backfire". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  11. ^ Egelko, Bob (September 25, 2017). "A day after new Trump order, U.S. high court cancels hearing on travel ban". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  12. ^ Schwartz, John (August 19, 2009). "Judges' Dissents for Death Row Inmates Are Rising". New York Times. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "Transcript of online chat: Martha Stewart Verdict". Washington Post. March 8, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  14. ^ "Professor Jesse H. Choper, life member". ALI.org. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  15. ^ Guzman, Andrea (October 14, 2012). "UC Berkeley law professor Jesse Choper receives award from state bar". Daily Cal. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  16. ^ "Press release: Choper to Receive Bernard E. Witkin Medal". California State Bar. October 5, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  17. ^ "Jesse Choper Reappointed to CHRB". Bloodhorse.com. December 22, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  18. ^ Miller, Bryce (October 5, 2017). "Column-Chargers adviser Fred Maas smart guy, choice for California horse board". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  19. ^ "Jesse Choper Reappointed to CHRB". PaulickReport.com. March 1, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2018.

Selected publications

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Books

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  • Choper, Jesse H. Judicial Review and the National Political Process: A Functional Reconsideration of the Role of the Supreme Court (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980). ISBN 978-0-226-10443-0
  • Securing Religious Liberty: Principles for Judicial Interpretation of the Religion Clauses (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1995). ISBN 978-0-226-10445-4

Casebooks

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  • Choper, Jesse; Fallon Jr, Richard; Kamisar, Yale; Shiffrin, Steven. Constitutional Law: Cases Comments and Questions (Eagan, Minn.; West Publishing) (American Casebook Series)(12th edition). ISBN 978-0-314-90468-3
  • Choper, Jesse; Shiffrin, Steven. The First Amendment, Cases--Comments--Questions. (Eagan, Minn.; West Publishing) (American Casebook Series)(6th edition). ISBN 978-1-63459-743-2
  • Choper, Jesse H.; Coffee Jr, John C.; Gilson, Ronald J. Cases and Materials on Corporations (Wolters Kluwer, 2012)(8th Edition). ISBN 978-1-4548-0296-9
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