Laura Cisneros

Laura Cisneros is a Professor of Law at the School of Law, Golden Gate University. She teaches courses in Constitutional Law (LAW 801A/B) and Criminal Procedure (LAW 803A/B), focusing on judicial interpretation, constitutionalism, and the intersection of language and legal theory.

• Education:
  • LLM, University of Wisconsin Law School
  • JD, Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
  • BA, University of San Diego

Research Interests: Her work centers on constitutional law, legal linguistics, and the role of judicial ethos in shaping legal discourse. She explores themes such as the symbolic significance of historical legal events, the construction of constitutional meaning, and the evolution of rights-based jurisprudence.

Publications Trends: Her scholarship spans constitutional interpretation, healthcare law, environmental justice, and international human rights litigation. Key themes include deconstructionist approaches to legal texts, critiques of executive power, and analyses of Supreme Court decision-making.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Outstanding Scholarly Paper Award, American Association of Law Schools (2009)
  • William H. Hastie Fellow, University of Wisconsin Law School

Contact: lcisneros@ggu.edu | Phone: 415-369-5358