
Heather Gerken
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Heather Gerken is a prominent legal scholar and the dean of Yale Law School, known for her expertise in constitutional law and her commitment to legal education. A former law clerk to Justice David Souter, Gerken has praised his judicial philosophy, emphasizing his humility and focus on real-world issues. She has contributed significantly to the discourse on democracy and federalism through her research and publications.
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Heather Gerken has been selected to succeed Darren Walker as president of the Ford Foundation.
Ford Foundation’s outgoing president to join Obama Foundation board | BusinessThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2025-07-22
“Justice Souter was the Supreme Court’s greatest common-law judge,” said Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School and one of the justice’s many and fiercely loyal former law clerks.
Justice David Souter, Who Traded White Marble for the White MountainsThe New York Times·
United States· 2025-05-09





