Charles B. Schudson is an American legal scholar and professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School. He specializes in criminal law, criminal procedure, media law, and the intersection of law and journalism. Schudson earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously worked as a reporter and editor for several newspapers, including the Milwaukee Journal and the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Academic career
- Joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1993.
- Holds the title of Carl F. Kaestle Professor of Law (as of the latest available information).
- Teaches courses on criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and media law.
Publications and contributions
- Author of the book Crime, Courts, and the Media: Beyond the Immediate (Oxford University Press, 1997), which examines the relationship between criminal justice institutions and media coverage.
- Co‑author of The Right to Privacy (University of California Press, 1998).
- Numerous law review articles on topics such as trial advocacy, the Sixth Amendment, and the impact of digital media on privacy rights.
Professional activities
- Served as a consultant and expert witness on cases involving media law and criminal procedure.
- Participated in law reform initiatives and testified before legislative committees on issues related to privacy and criminal justice.
Recognition
- Frequently cited in legal scholarship for his analysis of the procedural rights of defendants and the influence of the press on public perception of criminal cases.
Personal background
- Prior to his academic career, Schudson worked as a journalist, which informs his interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship.
As of the most recent publicly available sources, Charles B. Schudson continues to be active in teaching, research, and public commentary on legal and media-related matters.
