About
Stephen Lee is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. He specializes in administrative law and immigration law, with a focus on enforcement realities and deferred action programs.
- B.A., Stanford University
- M.A., UCLA in Asian American Studies
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law
Professor Lee’s research examines immigration law’s intersection with criminal justice, labor systems, and racial justice. His work highlights systemic precarity faced by migrants and critiques policy enforcement mechanisms.
His recent publications analyze deferred action programs, migrant livelihoods, and racialization in food systems. Articles span journals like Duke Law Journal and Columbia Law Review.
- American Law Institute (ALI) Membership
- Grey Fellow at Stanford Law School
Lee clerked for Judge Mary Schroeder on the Ninth Circuit, worked at Skadden, Arps, and contributes to media outlets on immigration and governance issues. His advocacy emphasizes accountability and human costs in immigration policy.
