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    Re-reading Mark’s comment, I think my reply could’ve been clearer. Since Mark mentions the paperclip maximizer case as a classic…

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Lateral hires in law with tenure or on tenure-track, 2026-27

These are non-clinical/non-LRW appointments that will take effect in summer or fall 2027 (except where noted); (new additions will be in bold.)  Last year’s list is here

*Yonathan Arbel (commercial law, consumer law, law & economics, AI & law) from the University of Alabama to the University of Miami.

*Sherif Girgis (constitutional law & theory, law & philosophy) from the University of Notre Dame to Harvard University (effective January 2027).

*Larissa Katz (property, equity, private law theory) from the University of Toronto to Columbia University.

*Ryan Scoville (foreign relations law, international law) from Marquette University to the University of San Diego (effective January 2027).

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