Duane Rudolph

Duane Rudolph is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, specializing in remedies, legal philosophy, and civil rights. He teaches Torts and Remedies and has held prior appointments at institutions including Peking University School of Transnational Law, University of Maine School of Law, and Harvard Law School. Rudolph holds a JD from Harvard Law School (2011), a PhD and MA from Cornell University (2005, 2001), and a first-class BA (Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe (1998).

His research explores intersections of legal theory and social justice, with a focus on dignity frameworks, climate discrimination, and equitable access to resources. Notable works include analyses of judicial morality, water rights, and labor union histories. His scholarship bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary issues in civil rights and environmental justice.

Rudolph’s publications span law reviews and academic journals, addressing topics ranging from public trust doctrine in water law to the role of moral outrage in judicial opinions. His interdisciplinary approach includes translations of French legal and historical texts, reflecting his background in French literature and legal history.