Goodwin Liu

Goodwin Liu is a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School, following his role as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court since 2011. He previously served as Professor of Law and Associate Dean at UC Berkeley School of Law. His expertise spans Constitutional Law, Education Law, and diversity in the legal profession. Liu holds degrees from Stanford University (B.S., Biology), Oxford University (M.Phil., Philosophy and Physiology), and Yale Law School (J.D.).

Education:

• B.S. Biology, Stanford University (1991)
• M.Phil. Philosophy and Physiology, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar)
• J.D., Yale Law School (1998)

Research Interests: Liu focuses on constitutional interpretation, education policy, and systemic diversity in legal institutions. His work emphasizes the intersection of law with social equity, particularly in K-12 and higher education.

Awards & Memberships:

• Elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2023 Chair)
• American Law Institute
• American Philosophical Society

Grants & Advising: Liu has served on boards for the James Irvine Foundation, Stanford University, and the California Commission on Access to Justice. His professional roles include federal judicial clerkships and prior work at the Corporation for National Service.