Carmen G. Gonzalez

Carmen G. Gonzalez is the Morris I. Leibman Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, specializing in environmental law, international law, and climate justice. Her research focuses on the intersections of racial capitalism, climate displacement, and global South perspectives. She has authored over 60 scholarly papers, contributing to fields like food security, WTO policies, and human rights.

• University: Loyola University Chicago
• School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law
• Position: Morris I. Leibman Professor of Law

Her work critiques neoliberal trade policies and their impact on marginalized communities, emphasizing colonialism’s legacy. Key areas include climate justice, environmental racism, and the legal frameworks governing food systems. Recent publications address racial capitalism’s role in climate crises and the displacement of vulnerable populations.

Her articles span topics like carbon capitalism, WTO agreements, and biofuels’ environmental justice implications. She advocates for equitable global policies to address climate displacement and food insecurity.