Shiv N. Persaud

Shiv N. Persaud is an Associate Professor at the College of Law, Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he teaches Administrative Law and Criminal Law. His extensive professional background includes service as a state agency attorney, assistant public defender, assistant state attorney, and sole practitioner, bringing practical legal insight into the classroom.

His research and academic focus center on cultural competence in legal education and promoting equity in legal practice. In 2012, he became the founding faculty member of the Marshall-Bell Law Society, a student-led organization dedicated to enhancing cultural sensitivity in legal education and honoring the legacies of Thurgood Marshall and Derrick Bell.

The Marshall-Bell Law Society provides a forum for culturally diverse voices and works to address cultural misconceptions in the legal profession. Professor Persaud emphasizes the importance of preparing future legal professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

He is committed to FAMU College of Law's mission of excellence and believes in instilling values of liberty and equal justice for all. His work bridges practical legal experience with pedagogical innovation in legal ethics and diversity.

• Associate Professor of Law, FAMU College of Law
• Founding Faculty Member, Marshall-Bell Law Society (2012)
• Teaching: Administrative Law, Criminal Law