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Jeffrey Sean Lehman is the Vice Chancellor of NYU Shanghai, overseeing all academic and administrative operations. A globally recognized leader in higher education, he has held prestigious roles including Dean of the University of Michigan Law School, President of Cornell University, and Founding Dean of Peking University School of Transnational Law. He holds degrees from Cornell University (BA Mathematics), University of Michigan (MPP, JD magna cum laude). His career spans legal practice, academia, and non-profit leadership.
Lehman's research focuses on transnational legal frameworks, university administration, and diversity in education. His notable works include essays on legal education transformation and contributions to transnational law scholarship.
Recipient of China's Friendship Award and Medal of Merit for Education, he has been honored internationally for advancing educational collaboration. His leadership emphasizes integrating global perspectives into legal training and institutional governance.
Lehman has advised on major educational initiatives and serves on boards promoting law, technology, and social equity. He maintains active involvement in initiatives bridging US-China academic partnerships.
