About Saikrishna Bangalore
Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash is a distinguished legal scholar currently serving as the James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and the Albert Clark Tate Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. Since joining the faculty in 2009, he has dedicated his teaching to courses in Constitutional Law, Foreign Relations Law, and Presidential Powers. His expertise in these areas has made him a prominent figure in legal academia, influencing both students and fellow scholars alike. Prakash earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Yale Law School in 1993. During his time at Yale, he was a senior editor of the Yale Law Journal and received the prestigious John M. Olin Fellowship in Law, Economics, and Public Policy.
Before his legal education, he graduated from Stanford University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Political Science. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of law. After completing his J.D., Prakash clerked for Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, followed by a clerkship for Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court. These clerkships provided him with invaluable insights into the judicial process and the workings of the highest court in the land.
Following his time in the judiciary, he practiced law in New York for two years, gaining practical experience before transitioning to academia. In addition to his role at the University of Virginia, Prakash has held faculty positions at Boston University School of Law and the University of San Diego School of Law. He has also served as a visiting professor at prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University School of Law and the University of Chicago Law School. His scholarship focuses primarily on the separation of powers, particularly the scope and limits of executive powers. He has authored over 80 law review articles and several influential books, including "Imperial from the Beginning: The Constitution of the Original Executive," published by Yale University Press in 2015. "The Living Presidency: An Originalist Argument Against Its Ever-Expanding Powers," released by Harvard Belknap Press in 2020. Beyond his academic contributions, Prakash has engaged in significant public service.
He has testified before Congress on critical issues related to presidential removal and the Mueller Report, demonstrating his commitment to applying legal scholarship to real-world challenges. In 2017, he was elected to the American Law Institute, reflecting his standing in the legal community. Additionally, he has served as a senior fellow at the Miller Center of Public Affairs, where he continues to influence discussions on governance and law. Prakash is admitted to practice law in New York, having been a member of the New York State Bar since 1997. There is no public record indicating his admission to the Virginia State Bar.
