David Orentlicher
The ConversationProfessor of Law and Co-Director, Health Law Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nationally recognized for his expertise in health law and constitutional law, David has testified before Congress, had his scholarship cited by the U.S. Supreme Court, and has served on many national, state, and local commissions.A graduate of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Law School, he has published numerous articles and essays on a wide range of topics, including health care reform, physician aid in dying, reproductive decisions, affirmative action, and presidential power. His work has appeared in leading professional journals, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), as well as in the New York Times, Time, USA Today, CNN Opinion, the Chicago Tribune, and other major newspapers.Between 2002 and 2008, David served in the Indiana House of Representatives, where he authored legislation to promote job creation, protect children from abuse and neglect, and make health care coverage more affordable. His most recent book, "Two Presidents Are Better Than One: The Case for a Bipartisan Executive," draws on his experience with partisan conflict as an elected official and his expertise in constitutional law to discuss reforms that would address the country’s high levels of political polarization.
