A day in the life of Professor Andrew Popper

nabeelah February 3, 2018

Andrew Popper is the Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law. He has chaired the law school admissions committee for nearly two decades. Classes he teaches include, torts, administrative law, and government litigation. He received American University’s Scholar/Teacher of the Year and is the recipient of American Bar Association awards.

Popper authored over 100 published books, law review articles, papers, and even three novels, centered around legal themes, including Sunrise at the American Market (2015).

After serving in the military, he pursued law, “attracted to the respect for individuality and broad-based democratic values,” said Popper.

Popper is a proud father of three adult children, grandfather of three grandchildren, and caretaker of a dog. In a typical week, he works 60 to 70 hours. His work is his life and fulfills his drive to serve the country and fellow citizens. Popper would like to work as long as he can.
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government, poses for a photo in his office at American University Washington College of Law. Behind him is the original artwork created for his novel, The Sunrise at the American Market and his collection of books.  “Writing fiction simply added another layer – I do it because the practice of law at a certain level, involves narrative or storytelling,” said Popper. Photo taken on February 1, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, teaches Administrative Law. “You are going to be needed by people who can’t pay you $165,000 a year… The reason there are so many lawyers in America is because we need so many,” said Popper. “The complexity of immigration is mind-boggling.”  Photo taken on February 1, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, advises research assistant Rachael Soloway about where she can find information about a particular statute. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, prepares students for the Bar during the Advance Legal Analysis class. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, authored over 100 published books, law review articles, papers, and even three novels, centered around legal themes, including Sunrise at the American Market (2015). Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper,  Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, prepares to teach his classes for the day. Classes he teaches include, torts, administrative law, and government litigation. He received American University’s Scholar/Teacher of the Year and is the recipient of American Bar Association awards. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, meets with the Admissions Committee. He has chaired the law school admissions committee for nearly two decades. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, prepares students for the Bar during the Advance Legal Analysis class. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, prepares for class and scans through the hundreds of emails he receives daily. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
Andrew Popper, Bronfman Professor of Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law, is busy at his “second home,” his office. Photo taken on January 31, 2018. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).