David Blankfein-Tabachnick
David Blankfein-Tabachnick is an American legal scholar and law professor. He is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Intellectual Life at Michigan State University College of Law.
Academic career
David Blankfein-Tabachnick joined the Michigan State University College of Law faculty in 2014. He was appointed Associate Dean for Research in 2023 and later that year promoted to Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Intellectual Life. In 2017, David Blankfein-Tabachnick was appointed Faculty Advisor to the Michigan State Law Review.
Blankfein-Tabachnick’s research focuses on private law, taxation, and intellectual property. His work examines the structure and normative dimensions of bankruptcy, contract, property, tort, and tax law. He and Kevin Kordana have collaborated on an interpretation of John Rawls's theory of justice as it applies to private law. His work on intellectual property appeared in the California Law Review, accompanied by a response from Robert P. Merges. Samuel Freeman has also responded to his collaborative work in the Virginia Law Review.
Teaching awards
While at the University of Virginia, he received a university-wide award for excellence in teaching. In 2021, he received the Michigan State University All-University Teacher-Scholar Award.
Selected publications
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