About Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen Crane earned his J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School in 1996 after completing a B.A. at Wheaton College in 1991. Those formative years set a clear path toward law and policy. He moved from classroom study into roles that bridged academic research and practical legal work.
He holds the title Frederick Paul Furth Sr. Professor of Law at The University of Michigan Law School. In that capacity he has taught courses and overseen research that engage legal doctrine and policy questions. His position is a named professorship, reflecting a sustained involvement in the law school’s curriculum and faculty life. Students and colleagues have encountered him in seminars, faculty meetings, and public events at the law school.
In private practice, Crane has served as counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. That role placed him in a major New York firm where he worked alongside litigators and counselors on matters that intersect with public policy and regulatory frameworks. He is admitted to practice in New York and has combined law firm work with academic responsibilities, moving between campus and practice as professional opportunities have required.
Outside the classroom and the firm, Crane serves on the advisory board of the American Antitrust Institute. That membership situates him within national conversations about competition law and enforcement. He has participated in panels, advisory sessions, and institutional discussions that link legal scholarship to policy debates.
Over the years his career has followed two parallel tracks: academic scholarship at a major law school and legal practice in New York. He has taken roles that allow him to test scholarly ideas in real-world settings and to bring practical experience back into the classroom. Colleagues describe a professional rhythm that balances teaching, writing, and counsel duties.
As of 2026, Crane continues to divide his professional time between the University of Michigan Law School and legal work in New York, concentrating on antitrust law and related legal issues in both his teaching and practice.
