Eugene Volokh
Ukrainian-American lawyer and professor
Born
February 29th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Legal education was significantly advanced through teaching and scholarship in constitutional law, intellectual property, and assisted in shaping legal standards. A notable contribution in the field of legal information was made through the establishment of a widely used legal blog. Contributions to First Amendment scholarship were recognized in various legal circles.
Established the Volokh Conspiracy legal blog
Published numerous articles on First Amendment rights
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