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Professor Douglas Kysar is the Joseph M. Field ’55 Professor of Law at Yale Law School and faculty director of the Law, Environment and Animals Program (LEAP). He previously served on the faculty at Cornell Law School. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Climate Change and Animals, Animal Law, Environmental Law, and Torts. Currently on leave for spring 2026, he remains active in research and advocacy. Kysar holds a B.A. summa cum laude from Indiana University (1995) and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School (1998), followed by a clerkship with the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.
Education:
- B.A. (summa cum laude) in [unknown specific field], Indiana University, 1995
- J.D. (magna cum laude), Harvard Law School, 1998
Research Interests: Professor Kysar’s work focuses on environmental law, climate change litigation, animal law, torts, and risk regulation. His recent studies address climate misinformation lawsuits, federal pollution laws, and industrial animal agriculture’s environmental impact. He co-authored a study highlighting vulnerabilities in water quality due to weakened regulations and advocated for legislative measures like the U.S. OCTOPUS Act to protect wildlife.
Recent Articles Summary: His work bridges legal theory and policy, including analyses of climate liability cases, the role of tort law in regulation, and ethical frameworks for genome editing. He emphasizes systemic solutions to climate change and industrialized animal cruelty.
Awards: He has repeatedly received the MBA for Executives Teaching Award from the Yale School of Management, most recently in 2025, for excellence in sustainability education. His expertise is frequently sought in media and policy discussions on climate litigation, fossil fuel accountability, and animal rights.
Advising & Grants: While specific grants aren’t detailed, his leadership in LEAP reflects ongoing efforts to address industrialized animal cruelty through legal strategies. Collaborations include the CAFE Law and Policy Lab, providing students hands-on experience in policy design.
Labs/Teams: Kysar co-directs LEAP, advancing legal and ethical frameworks for animals, people, and the environment. He also oversees the Environmental Protection Clinic, offering students practical experience in environmental law advocacy.
