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Eric Carpenter
Associate Professor of Law at Florida International University - College of Law
Eric R. Carpenter is a Professor of Law at Florida International University (FIU) College of Law, specializing in military law, death penalty litigation, and sexual assault law and policy.14 He has an extensive background that combines military service with legal expertise.
Military Background
Before his legal career, Carpenter served as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army for five years.3 He later transitioned to the legal field through the Army's Funded Legal Education Program.
Legal Career
After law school, Carpenter served in various roles within the Army JAG Corps, including:
- Legal aid attorney
- International law attorney
- Prosecutor
- Supervising defense counsel2
Notably, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2003 and served as the lead defense attorney on a capital murder case from 2007-2009.2
Academic Career
Carpenter joined FIU Law in 2013.3 Prior to this, he held positions at The Judge Advocate General's School in Charlottesville, Virginia, including:
- Professor and Chair of the Criminal Law Department (2011-2013)
- Associate Professor in the Criminal Law Department (2010-2011)3
Research and Expertise
His research interests focus on:
Education
Carpenter's educational background includes:
- B.A. (cum laude) from University of California, Berkeley
- J.D. from University of California, Los Angeles
- LL.M. from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
- MMAS from Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army23
Awards and Recognition
He has received several honors, including:
- ABA NCSCJ Judicial Education Award (2014)
- Bronze Star for Service in Afghanistan (2003)
- The Judge Paul W. Brosman Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Criminal Law3
Carpenter continues to provide expert commentary on military justice cases, recently offering insights on two major cases in October 2024.5
