Steven Shatz

About the Author

Steven Shatz is a distinguished legal scholar and professor emeritus at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he dedicated over four decades to teaching and researching criminal law and procedure. With a deep commitment to justice and human rights, Shatz has authored influential works that dissect the complexities of capital punishment in the American legal system. His seminal book, Cases and Materials on the Death Penalty (American Casebook Series), serves as a cornerstone resource for law students and practitioners, offering comprehensive case analyses, historical context, and critical perspectives on the ethical and constitutional challenges of the death penalty. Shatz's scholarship extends to numerous articles in leading law journals, where he advocates for reform and examines the intersections of law, race, and morality. A recipient of prestigious awards for his contributions to legal education, Shatz continues to influence policy debates on criminal justice through his incisive writing and public engagement.