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Ernesto Hernández-López is a tenured Professor of Law at Chapman University Fowler School of Law, where he has been since 2005. His research focuses on International Law, Food Law, Post-Colonialism, and Immigration Law, with a specific emphasis on the intersection of cultural identity and legal frameworks. He holds a J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law and advanced degrees in Latin American Studies and Political Science from Georgetown University and University of Texas at Austin.
- Education:
- B.A. in Latin American Studies and History (1994), University of Texas at Austin
- M.A. in Latin American Studies (1996), Georgetown University
- J.D. (2001), The George Washington University School of Law
His research explores US-Mexico trade disputes over GMO corn, decolonial legal theory, and the impact of international trade on food sovereignty. Recent publications in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law analyze these themes through a TWAIL (Third World Approaches to International Law) lens. He has also contributed opinion pieces to Common Dreams and Al Jazeera, critiquing trade policies and advocating for decolonial legal approaches.
Ernesto is a member of the Executive Committee of the AALS Section on Minority Groups and Section on Food and Agriculture. He teaches courses such as Contracts I and II, Immigration and Refugee Law, and Advanced Topics in Food Law. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with proficiency in French, he bridges legal theory with practical advocacy in international and cultural contexts.
