Alan M. Dershowitz
Alan M. Dershowitz
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Alan Morton Dershowitz was born on September 1, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. He is commonly known as Alan Dershowitz.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 1, 1938
Currently active
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Dershowitz is an American lawyer, civil liberties advocate, and author of many bestselling books on law, history, and politics. He is a prominent figure in the legal community, known for his expertise in constitutional law, criminal defense, and human rights.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Brooklyn, Dershowitz was raised by his parents, Harry and Claire (née Silverman) Dershowitz, who were both immigrants from Poland. He developed an interest in reading at a young age and attended Yeshivah of Flatbush, a Jewish day school. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Brooklyn College, where he studied philosophy and sociology.
Major Accomplishments
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Dershowitz has had a distinguished career spanning over five decades. Some of his notable achievements include:
He clerked for Judge David L. Bazelon on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Served as a lecturer in law at Harvard University from 1964 to 1993 and has been a professor emeritus since then.
Argued over 100 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, winning many landmark cases that have shaped American constitutional law.Notable Works or Actions
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Dershowitz is the author of numerous books on law, history, and politics. Some of his notable works include:
The Best Defense: Lawyers and Hired Guns in the War on Terror (2006)
Preemption: A Knife That Cuts Both Ways (2006)
Rights From Wrongs: The Ordeal of Arthur Gomez, a Defiant Hero's Journey to Justice (1994)
He has also been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career, including the O.J. Simpson murder trial and the defense of Jeffrey Epstein.
Impact and Legacy
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Dershowitz's impact on American law and society is undeniable. He has played a significant role in shaping constitutional law through his arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. His commitment to defending individual rights and liberties has made him a respected figure in the legal community.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dershowitz's expertise, combined with his extensive experience in high-profile cases, makes him a widely quoted source on law and politics. His ability to articulate complex issues in an accessible manner has earned him recognition as one of America's most prominent lawyers.
His dedication to defending human rights and promoting justice has left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire new generations of lawyers and advocates. As a leading voice on constitutional law, Dershowitz remains a respected figure in the legal community, shaping the conversation on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Quotes by Alan M. Dershowitz
For most people, the question why be good – as distinguished from merely law abiding – is a simple one. Because God commands it, because the Bible requires it, because good people go to Heaven and bad people go to Hell.
I generally don’t select my chicken or my hamburgers based on the personal ideology of the person who is either flipping the hamburgers or making the money back at corporate headquarters. But if people want to do that, they’re free to do it.
No country in the history of the world has ever contributed more to humankind and accomplished more for its people in so brief a period of time as Israel has done since its relatively recent rebirth in 1948.
I think that lawyers are terrible at admitting that they’re wrong. And not just admitting it – also realizing it.
I have been defending Israel’s right to exist, and to defend itself against terrorism, for many years-on college campuses, in television appearances and in debate.
President Obama has earned my vote on the basis of his excellent judicial appointments, his consensus-building foreign policy and the improvements he has brought about in the disastrous economy he inherited.
A criminal trial is never about seeking justice for the victim. If it were, there could be only one verdict: guilty.
I think we have to give religion its due. I think we have to respect those for whom religion is important, but equally respect those who can achieve good morality without religion.