
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
"The State of Impoundment Litigation Now," Balkinization, September 11, 2025, by Professor David Super.
"Climate Fund Clawback Ruling Threatens to Reshape Grantmaking," Bloomberg Law, September 8, 2025, featuring Professor David Super.
"Harvard beat Trump in court. Here’s what could happen next." Washington Post, September 5, 2025, featuring Professor David Super.
"Court Hands a Loss to Groups Seeking Billions in Frozen Climate Funds," New York Times, September 2, 2025, featuring Professor David Super.