Michigan State University College of Law Dean Michael Sant’Ambrogio has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), one of the nation’s most respected organizations dedicated to clarifying and improving the law.
Sant’Ambrogio was selected for membership in recognition of his impactful scholarship and national leadership in administrative law. His scholarship focuses on the institutional structures, practices, and procedures facilitating public participation in the federal regulatory process. Dean Sant’Ambrogio has served as a consultant for the Administrative Conference of the United States on projects studying public engagement with federal agency rulemaking, the use of class actions and other aggregate procedures in agency adjudication, and public participation in agency adjudication. His most recent report and recommendations for the Administrative Conference, co-authored with MSU Law Professor Glen Staszewski, were officially adopted in June and offer practical, research-backed guidance to improve transparency and public participation in the federal rulemaking process.
“I’m honored to join the American Law Institute and contribute to its critical work,” said Sant’Ambrogio. “This recognition underscores the importance of engaged, collaborative scholarship that informs not only academic dialogue, but also the real-world functioning of our democracy.”
Sant’Ambrogio’s first ACUS report was previously featured in MSU Today, signaling strong interest in his work across the university community and highlighting his role in advancing MSU Law’s national profile.
His election brings the number of MSU Law faculty elected to the ALI to nine, including: Kristine Bowman, James Ming Chen, Linda Sheryl Greene, Catherine M. Grosso, Barbara O'Brien, Wenona T. Singel, David B. Thronson, and Nicholas J. Wittner (retired).
“Dean Sant’Ambrogio’s election is a tremendous distinction and a reflection of the scholarly strength and public relevance that define our College of Law,” said Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko. “His voice is helping to shape the future of law and legal education.”
The American Law Institute selects members based on their professional achievements and commitment to the advancement of the law. Its membership includes prominent judges, lawyers, and legal scholars from across the country.
To learn more about Dean Sant’Ambrogio and MSU Law’s leadership in legal scholarship, visit law.msu.edu.