Jesse Choper Explained

Jesse H. Choper
Office:	8th Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law
Term Start:	1982
Term End:	1992
Predecessor:	Sanford H. Kadish
Successor:	Herma Hill Kay
Birth Place:	Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parents:	Edward Choper & Dorothy Resnick
Spouse:	Mari Smith Choper
Profession:	Professor
Education:	Wilkes University (BA)

Jesse Herbert Choper is an American constitutional law scholar and a former Dean of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where he serves as the Earl Warren Professor of Public Law Emeritus.

Biography

Choper was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Edward and Dorothy Resnick Choper, who had immigrated from Grajewo Russia, and educated in the public schools.^[1] He attended Wilkes University, receiving a B.A. in 1957.^[2] He then studied at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif in 1960 while teaching courses at the Wharton School.^[3] After law school, he clerked for Chief Justice Earl Warren of the Supreme Court of the United States during the 1960 Term.^[4]

Following his clerkship, in 1961 Choper joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota Law School.^[5] In 1965, he began teaching constitutional law, corporate law, and other subjects at Boalt Hall, now named Berkeley Law or UC Berkeley School of Law, and served as dean from 1982 to 1992.^[6] During his career, Choper has served as visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Fordham Law School, and several European universities. In November 2015, he retired from teaching.^[7]

He has co-authored two case books on constitutional law, and one on corporate law called Choper, Coffee, Gilson. He is widely cited in the press as an expert on free speech and the constitution.^{[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]}

Choper is a member of the American Law Institute.^[14] In 2012, he was awarded the Bernard E. Witkin Medal by the California State Bar.^{[15] [16]}

Since 2006, he has served as a member of the California Horse Racing Board.^{[17] [18] [19]}

Personal life

He is married to Mari Smith Choper, and they have two sons, Edward and Mark and one grandson.^[1]

See also

• List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Chief Justice)

Selected publications

Books

• Choper, Jesse H. Judicial Review and the National Political Process: A Functional Reconsideration of the Role of the Supreme Court (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980).
• Securing Religious Liberty: Principles for Judicial Interpretation of the Religion Clauses (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1995).

Casebooks

• Choper, Jesse; Fallon Jr, Richard; Kamisar, Yale; Shiffrin, Steven. Constitutional Law: Cases Comments and Questions (Eagan, Minn.; West Publishing) (American Casebook Series)(12th edition).
• Choper, Jesse; Shiffrin, Steven. The First Amendment, Cases--Comments--Questions. (Eagan, Minn.; West Publishing) (American Casebook Series)(6th edition).
• Choper, Jesse H.; Coffee Jr, John C.; Gilson, Ronald J. Cases and Materials on Corporations (Wolters Kluwer, 2012)(8th Edition).

External links

• BerkeleyLaw Faculty

Notes and References

1. Web site: Larry 'Choper' Chase. Legacy.com. April 16, 2017.
2. News: Flick. Sherie. Constitutional Calling. April 16, 2018. Wilkes Alumni Magazine. Spring 2008.
3. Bridging Law & Constitution Studies. Penn Law Journal. Fall 2001. April 24, 2018.
4. News: Egelko. Bob. Claim that Trump can't obstruct justice has little support among scholars. April 16, 2018. San Francisco Chronicle. December 4, 2017.
5. Dale Larson ('65) Makes Gift to the Robina Public Interest Scholars Program. Perspectives - Univ of Minnesota Law School Alumni Magazine. Fall 2014. 22. He has great admiration and respect for William B. Lockhart, who served as dean from 1956 to 1972, and for such renowned faculty members as Jesse Choper....
6. Web site: Cohen. Andrew. Iconic Professor and Former Berkeley Law Dean Herma Hill Kay Dies at 82. BerkeleyLaw. UC Berkeley School of Law. April 16, 2018. June 30, 2017.
7. Web site: Schraub. David. Honoring Jesse Choper. The Debate Link blog. April 24, 2018. November 8, 2015.
8. News: Weiner. Jeff. UF has little choice but to let white nationalist Richard Spencer speak, experts say. April 16, 2018. Orlando Sentinel. September 15, 2017.
9. News: Dearen. Jason. University of Florida Says No to White Nationalist Event. April 16, 2018. U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. August 16, 2017.
10. News: Egelko. Bob. Crisis pregnancy centers' free-speech suit over California law may backfire. April 16, 2018. San Francisco Chronicle. November 18, 2017.
11. News: Egelko. Bob. A day after new Trump order, U.S. high court cancels hearing on travel ban. April 16, 2018. San Francisco Chronicle. September 25, 2017.
12. News: Schwartz. John. Judges' Dissents for Death Row Inmates Are Rising. April 16, 2018. New York Times. August 19, 2009.
13. News: Transcript of online chat: Martha Stewart Verdict. April 24, 2018. Washington Post. March 8, 2004.
14. Web site: Professor Jesse H. Choper, life member. ALI.org. April 24, 2018.
15. News: Guzman. Andrea. UC Berkeley law professor Jesse Choper receives award from state bar. April 24, 2018. Daily Cal. October 14, 2012.
16. Web site: Press release: Choper to Receive Bernard E. Witkin Medal. California State Bar. April 24, 2018. October 5, 2012.
17. Web site: Jesse Choper Reappointed to CHRB. Bloodhorse.com. April 24, 2018. December 22, 2010.
18. News: Miller. Bryce. Column-Chargers adviser Fred Maas smart guy, choice for California horse board. April 16, 2018. San Diego Union-Tribune. October 5, 2017.
19. Web site: Jesse Choper Reappointed to CHRB. PaulickReport.com. April 24, 2018. March 1, 2015.