Samuel Issacharoff

Samuel Issacharoff is a legal scholar and professor at New York University School of Law, where he holds the Reiss Chair in Constitutional Law. His primary areas of expertise include civil procedure, constitutional law, voting rights, employment law, and complex class actions. Throughout his career, Issacharoff has made significant contributions to legal scholarship, particularly in the field of election law and the law of democracy. His work on political parties, the law of politics, and democratic theory has influenced both academic discourse and practical jurisprudence. Issacharoff served as the Senior Legal Counsel to the Obama for America Campaign in 2008 and has been involved in numerous Supreme Court cases. His book "Fragile Democracies: Contested Power in the Era of Constitutional Courts" (2015) examines the role of constitutional courts in emerging democracies. His academic work frequently appears in leading law journals, and he has co-authored several major casebooks, including "The Law of Democracy" and "Civil Procedure: Cases and Materials." Issacharoff's scholarship often focuses on the intersection of law, democratic processes, and institutional design in both domestic and comparative contexts.

Readers note Issacharoff's expertise in constitutional law and voting rights litigation, particularly praising his clear explanations of complex legal concepts. Students appreciate his "Law of Democracy" textbook for its comprehensive look at election law cases, though some find the dense material challenging to digest. Likes: - Thorough analysis of electoral processes - Integration of real-world examples - Well-organized legal arguments Dislikes: - Technical writing style can be difficult for non-law students - Limited coverage of recent election law developments - High textbook prices cited frequently Ratings: Google Scholar citations show heavy academic use of his work, particularly "Politics of Race" and "Gerrymandering and Political Cartels." However, minimal presence on consumer review sites like Goodreads and Amazon makes it difficult to gauge general reader sentiment. Available reviews focus mainly on academic merit rather than readability. Note: Limited public reviews available as most works are academic texts used primarily in law schools.

Civil Procedure (2012) A comprehensive textbook covering the principles and practice of civil procedure in the American legal system.

The Law of Democracy: Legal Structure of the Political Process (2001) An examination of legal frameworks governing elections, voting rights, and democratic processes in the United States.

Fragile Democracies: Contested Power in the Era of Constitutional Courts (2015) Analysis of how constitutional courts function in emerging democracies and their role in managing political conflict.

Law and Public Choice (2009) Exploration of how public choice theory intersects with legal institutions and decision-making processes.

Problems in Contemporary Democracy: The Judicial Protection of Constitutional Law (1996) Discussion of judicial oversight in democratic systems and its impact on constitutional rights protection.

The Law of Democracy: Legal Structure of the Political Process, Cases and Materials (2007) Case studies and materials examining legal regulation of democratic politics and electoral systems.

Civil Procedure: Rules, Statutes, and Other Materials (2017) Collection of rules, statutes, and related materials pertaining to civil procedure in American courts.

Law and Market Economy: Reinterpreting the Values of Law and Economics (1998) Analysis of the relationship between legal systems and market economies through law and economics principles.