Ephraim London
Ephraim London | |
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London c. 1961 | |
| Born | June 17, 1911 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 1990 (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 1934–1990 |
| Spouse | Pearl Levison |
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| Relatives | Meyer London (uncle) Harriet Fraad (niece) Rosalyn Baxandall (niece) |
Ephraim S. London (June 17, 1911 – June 12, 1990) was an American attorney and law professor specializing in constitutional law who established a reputation as a defender of free speech and civil liberties. He taught constitutional law at the New York University School of Law, his alma mater. He wrote The World of Law, a textbook that was widely used in law schools. He was also the author of The Law as Literature.