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New York Law School > Academics > Faculty > Faculty Profiles > Legal History
Richard Chused

Richard Chused

Professor of Law, Emeritus
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Specialty: Copyright, Family Law, Gender Issues, Land Use, Legal History, Property, Real Estate, Women and the Law
William P. LaPiana

William P. LaPiana

Dean of Faculty; Rita and Joseph Solomon Professor of Wills, Trusts, and Estates; Director, Estate Planning Studies, Graduate Tax Program; Co-Editor, Journal of Legal Education
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Department: TAX
Specialty: Estates, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Legal Education, Legal History, Property, Real Estate
Edward A. Purcell Jr.

Edward A. Purcell Jr.

Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law, Emeritus
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Specialty: Civil Law, Complex Litigation, Federal Courts, Federalism, Legal History
Rebecca Roiphe

Rebecca Roiphe

Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law
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Specialty: Criminal Law and Procedure, Ethics, Legal Education, Legal History, Legal Profession
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