David Helfeld

David Martin Helfeld (October 21, 1922 — April 23, 2025) was the longest-serving dean of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law (UPR), he was a professor emeritus. He taught law until aged 87. He also served as a close advisor to long-time UPR Chancellor and President Jaime Benítez Rexach.

Helfeld, who did not practice law, served as an arbitrator and a Special Master appointed by the federal district court in Puerto Rico regarding a mental health class action against the Government of Puerto Rico.

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