Michael Evan Gold

Michael Evan Gold is an Associate Professor at the ILR School of Cornell University, where he has taught since 1977. His expertise spans labor and employment law, employment discrimination, and the moral foundations of legal principles.

• Education: University of California at Berkeley (BA), Stanford University (JD)
• Notable roles: Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, labor law practitioner in Los Angeles, arbitrator, and educator.

His research focuses on employment discrimination law, judicial restraint, and labor rights. Recent publications emphasize legal reasoning, disparate impact theory, and constitutional interpretations in labor law.

Scientific Awards:

• McIntyre Award for Exemplary Teaching (2025)
• Schering-Plough Award for Exemplary Teaching (2025)

Prof. Gold has authored textbooks and journal articles on labor law and employment discrimination, and his work continues to influence legal scholarship and education.