Description: (Lawyer)
Tapping Reeve was a prominent American lawyer, judge, and law educator who founded the Litchfield Law School in 1784, the first of its kind in the United States. Through this institution, he transformed legal education and produced many successful lawyers who made significant impacts in the legal field. Reeve's dedication to legal scholarship and innovative teaching methods established him as a pioneering figure in American legal education. His association with Aaron Burr, the third vice-president of the United States, further underscores his influence and connections in political and legal circles.