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 Could Keep an Acting Attorney General for Months," Roll Call, April 9, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"The 'Nexus' Plot: Trump has Seized Congress's 'Most Compleat and Effectual Weapon'," Hill Heat, April 8, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.
"Presidential Appropriations," Balkinization, April 5, 2026, by Professor David Super.
"Debatable: Paying TSA Workers," Semafor, April 3, 2026, featuring Professor David Super.