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Graham Kelder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & Legal Studies at Suffolk University's College of Arts & Sciences, where he also serves as Co-Director of LAWU Legal Studies and Prelaw Advisor. His academic background includes a JD from Northeastern University School of Law, an MDiv from Boston University, and a BA from The Johns Hopkins University.
Research Focus: Professor Kelder's scholarship centers on the intersection of law, public policy, and health regulation. His primary expertise includes tobacco control litigation, public health law, constitutional law, and food industry regulation. He examines legal mechanisms for corporate accountability and has extensively researched the impacts of the multistate tobacco settlement.
Professional Experience: Before joining Suffolk, Kelder held significant roles including Project Director at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Organized Labor & Tobacco Control Network, Senior Policy Analyst at Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, and Managing Attorney at Northeastern University's Tobacco Control Resource Center. He also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Massachusetts Superior Court.
Publications: His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on tobacco regulation through legal and policy frameworks. Recent works explore coalition-building with labor organizations, fire-safe cigarette legislation, and occupational health disparities. His publications frequently appear in peer-reviewed journals and legal anthologies, with recurring themes of litigation strategies and regulatory enforcement.
Teaching: Kelder teaches diverse courses including American Constitutional Law, Politics and Religion, Civil Litigation, Paralegal Practice, and specialized seminars on regulatory politics and corporate accountability. His freshmen seminars explore historical and contemporary legal challenges through case studies like the Tea Party Movement and tobacco litigation.
Editorial Contributions: He has edited several policy manuals and legal anthologies, including the Multistate Master Settlement Agreement Guide and Controlling the Sale and Use of Tobacco in Massachusetts. He previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Tobacco Control Update and contributed to the U.S. Surgeon General's report on tobacco reduction.
