Angela LaScala-Gruenewald

Angela LaScala-Gruenewald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the City University of New York (2025).

Her research explores the intersection of punishment, law, and political economy, with emphasis on:

• Everyday operations of criminal justice institutions (police, prisons, courts)
• How bureaucratic practices shape race and class inequalities
• Organizational mechanisms governing resource distribution and authority
• Systemic challenges in mass incarceration and decarceral policies

She welcomes collaboration and can be contacted at alascalag@umass.edu.