Alan Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz served on the high-profile defense team for O.J. Simpson during the infamous 1995 murder trial. He acted as an appellate advisor, helping to craft the legal strategy that ultimately led to Simpson's acquittal. This case cemented Dershowitz's reputation as a top celebrity lawyer.

Dershowitz spent the majority of his academic career as a professor at Harvard Law School, joining the faculty at just 25 years old. He specialized in U.S. constitutional law and criminal law. He taught at the prestigious institution for five decades before becoming a professor emeritus.

During the 2020 impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, Dershowitz joined the President's legal defense team. He argued controversially that a president cannot be impeached for abusing power if they believe their actions are in the national interest. His constitutional arguments were central to Trump's ultimate acquittal.

Beyond constitutional law, Dershowitz is famous for taking on high-stakes criminal appeals and civil liberties cases. He notably helped overturn the conviction of Claus von Bülow in the 1980s, a case later made into a movie. He has built his career on defending unpopular or highly controversial clients.