Lisa Bernstein is an American legal scholar and professor of law, known for her research in competition law, antitrust policy, and administrative law. She holds the position of James and Patricia Kowal Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
Education
Bernstein earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics from Yale University. She subsequently received her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she served as an editor of the Columbia Law Review.
Academic career
After completing her legal education, Bernstein served as a law clerk for Judge Michael Boudin of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She then joined the faculty of Northwestern Law in 1992 and has since attained full professorship. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on antitrust law, regulation, and the economics of law.
Research and publications
Bernstein’s scholarly work focuses on the intersection of law and economics, particularly the design and effectiveness of competition policy. She has authored numerous articles in leading law reviews and economic journals, including Harvard Law Review, Yale Law Journal, and Journal of Law and Economics. Notable publications include:
- “The Rise and Fall of the Antitrust Regime” (2003) – a historical analysis of antitrust enforcement in the United States.
- “Regulation and the Law of Competition” (2011) – co‑authored with John C. Coffee Jr., examining the legal framework governing market regulation.
- “The Economics of Antitrust Enforcement” (2018) – a comprehensive overview of economic principles applied to antitrust cases.
Professional affiliations and honors
Bernstein is a member of the American Law Institute and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Competition Law & Economics. She has received several distinctions for her contributions to legal scholarship, including the Antitrust Writing Award from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Public service
In addition to her academic work, Bernstein has provided expert testimony before congressional committees on competition policy and has consulted with governmental agencies on regulatory matters.
Personal background
Details regarding Bernstein’s personal life, including date of birth and family information, are not publicly documented in reliable encyclopedic sources.
See also
- Antitrust law
- Law and economics
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
References
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law faculty directory.
- Publications list, Northwestern Law School website.
- Articles authored by Lisa Bernstein in major law reviews.