David Schizer

David Schizer
Born (1968-12-05) December 5, 1968
Academic background
EducationYale University (BA, MA, JD)
InfluencesMartin Ginsburg
Academic work
DisciplineTax law
InstitutionsColumbia Law School

David M. Schizer (born December 5, 1968) is an American lawyer and academic. He was named the fourteenth Dean of Columbia Law School in 2004. He was appointed Dean at the age of 35, making him the youngest dean in the school's history. He served in this position until June 30, 2014. He went on to serve three years as the CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.