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Jeffrey F. Liss Professor from Practice and Director, Environmental Law and Policy Program, University of Michigan

David M. Uhlmann is the Jeffrey F. Liss Professor from Practice and the director of the Environmental Law and Policy Program at the University of Michigan Law School. His research and advocacy interests include criminal and civil enforcement of environmental laws, corporate crime, and climate change and sustainability.

Prior to joining the Michigan Law faculty, Professor Uhlmann served for 17 years at the U.S. Department of Justice, the last seven as chief of the Environmental Crimes Section, where he was the top environmental crimes prosecutor in the country. He led an office of approximately 40 prosecutors responsible for the prosecution of environmental and wildlife crimes nationwide.

Experience

  • 2007–present
    Jeffrey F. Liss Professor from Practice and Director, Environmental Law and Policy Program, University of Michigan
  • 2000–2007
    Chief, Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice
  • 1998–2000
    Assistant Chief, Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice
  • 1990–1998
    Trial Attorney and Senior Trial Attorney, Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice
  • 1988–1990
    Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia