A juris doctor candidate at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law, Ephraim Ayil has a background in political theory and historical linguistics. Ephraim Ayil’s language skills include fluency in Hebrew and proficiency in French, and his research on religious texts have appeared in two series published by Brill. His prior professional development also includes short-term roles in political research and governmental affairs.

Mr. Ayil most recently served as a research assistant at Hillsdale College’s Kirby Center, where he assisted professors with research on various constitutional issues. His duties also involved real-time monitoring of education developments, from recent legislation to cultural trends. Previously, he worked as an Fellow for American Statecraft Fellow in the Office of Representative Jim Banks. In this capacity, Mr. Ayil worked alongside Congressional Research Services and legislative counsel to draft language for two bills. He also authored an op-ed regarding universities and upholding free speech that was published in The American Mind.

Mr. Ayil began his career as an intern at the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life, where he helped with research on trends in American academia and compiled data on state-funded universities in Florida. Prior to this, Mr. Ayil earned his bachelor of arts in political science from Touro University.

Ephraim Ayil expects to graduate from the SMU Dedman School of Law in 2027. He is an active member of the Jewish Law Students Association and the Federalist Society, and belongs to the Dallas Bar Association as a student member.

Ephraim Ayil