Richard Posner, Former Federal Appellate Judge in Chicago, Dies at 87, University of Chicago Says
The University of Chicago said Posner authored thousands of opinions and helped define law and economics.
- Judge Richard Posner, a pioneering legal scholar and long-serving member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, died at age 87. The University of Chicago Law School announced his passing on Wednesday.
- Joining the faculty in 1969, Posner became a leading figure in the law and economics field, authoring more than 60 books and nearly 3,300 legal opinions during his 36-year tenure on the bench.
- Known for detesting jargon-filled writing, Posner championed a pragmatic approach to judging and served as chief judge of the 7th Circuit from 1993 to 2000.
- Later in his career, Posner criticized his original support for Indiana's photo identification law in the 2008 Crawford v. Marion County Election Board case, reevaluating his previous stance on voter access.
- The University of Chicago Law School said Posner was "the most influential legal scholar of all time," highlighting his profound impact on the legal system and the field of law and economics.
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