Richard Posner, Former Federal Appellate Judge in Chicago, Dies at 87, University of Chicago Says

Richard Posner, longtime federal judge and 'prolific' University of Chicago legal scholar, dies at 87

Richard Posner, a former federal appellate judge and University of Chicago law scholar who became one of the most cited legal scholars of the 20th century, died Tuesday.His death was confirmed by the University of Chicago. He was 87.Posner made it known he detested jargon-filled legal writing and leaned into practical solutions for complex legal questions in the nearly 3,300 legal opinions he penned during his 36-year stint on the bench. In his …

Richard Posner, former federal appellate judge in Chicago, dies at 87, University of Chicago says

A man considered one of the most influential legal scholars of his time has died. Richard Posner was a former federal appellate judge in Chicago and a longtime faculty member at the University of Chicago Law School.

Richard Posner, eminent federal appellate judge and pioneering scholar, dies at 87: ‘He was a giant’

Richard A. Posner, known for his storied career as a federal appellate judge and pioneering work in the field of law and economics, died on Tuesday.

Judge Richard Posner, RIP

Posner was one of the greatest legal scholars of all time, a founder of law and economics, and an enormously influential judge.

Richard Posner, 7th Circuit Judge, U Chicago Professor, and Law & Economics Pioneer, Has Passed Away; Some Reflections #ELB

Just received the sad news that Judge Richard Posner has died at age 87. Condolences to his family and friends. It is fair to say that Posner was one of the legal giants of the second half of the twentieth … Continue reading Richard Posner, 7th Circuit Judge, U Chicago Professor, and Law & Economics Pioneer, Has Passed Away; Some Reflections →

Richard Posner, Influential Appeals Court Judge, Dies at 87