Norman L. Eisen

Emoluments: Trump's Coming Ethics Trouble

The president-elect’s lawyers have explained why they don’t think he’ll violate the Constitution’s foreign emoluments clause—but their arguments fall apart under closer scrutiny.

• Richard W. Painter, Laurence H. Tribe, Norman L. Eisen, and Joshua Matz
• January 18, 2017

Trump Could Be in Violation of the Constitution His First Day in Office

Unless he divests himself of his business holdings, the president-elect could violate constitutional rules meant to guard against corruption.

• Norman L. Eisen and Richard W. Painter
• December 7, 2016

The Grand Budapest Hotel Is a Thoughtful Comedy About Tragedy

Wes Anderson's Oscar-nominated film does something few art forms have managed: It offers a funny, but respectful, reflection on the horrors of the Holocaust.

• Norman L. Eisen
• February 20, 2015