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Professor Donna Young is a faculty member at Albany Law School and an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany. She is an expert in feminist legal theory, critical race theory, and international labor and human rights law, with a strong focus on workplace sexual harassment and gender equity in employment.
Her research spans comparative labor law, law and development, and civil rights, with a particular emphasis on the legal frameworks governing sexual harassment under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. She teaches a course titled Gender and Work, which includes a dedicated unit on sexual harassment, and she actively engages students on current events related to gender-based discrimination.
Professor Young has been featured in multiple media outlets, including Spectrum News, News 10 ABC, and WCNY's Connect: NY, where she discusses the legal and societal implications of high-profile harassment cases. She has also presented her scholarly work internationally in countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Italy, and Sri Lanka.
She is actively involved in public scholarship and legal education, contributing to ongoing national conversations about workplace equity and legal accountability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law, gender studies, and human rights, making her a prominent voice in both academic and public spheres.
