A.B., Princeton; J.D., Harvard
David A. Superโs 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 USDA says 700,000 were Removed from SNAP. Here's What Counts as Fraud," Yahoo! News, June 17, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"The Power of the Purse III: Shifts in Power within the Executive Branch," Balkinization, June 5, 2026, written by Professor David Super.
"US Supreme Court Backs federal Regulators in Wins or FCC and SEC," Reuters, June 5, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"Is the Kennedy Center Already Defying the Court?" Washingtonian, June 5, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.