A.B., Princeton; J.D., Harvard
David A. Super’s research focuses on Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Legislation (including the federal budget), Local Government Law, and Public Welfare Law. He teaches these subjects as well as Civil Procedure, Contracts, Evidence, Property, and Torts. In addition to Georgetown, he has also taught law at Columbia, Harvard, Howard, Maryland, Penn, Washington & Lee, and Yale. Prior to entering the legal academy, he served for several years as the general counsel for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and worked for the National Health Law Program and Community Legal Services in Philadelphia. He also was a recipient of the Frank F. Flegal Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018.
Book Chapters & Collected Works
"Trump Is Digging Up Washington. Can Lawsuits Stop the Bulldozers?" New York Times, March 23, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"A running list of everything Trump has named or renamed after himself," The Week, March 22, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"Trump Administration Won’t Rule Out Further Action Against Anthropic," WIRED magazine, March 18, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"Trump criticizes judges after ruling against administration in Federal Reserve case," Scripps TV News, March 16, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.