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Ji Seon Song is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Her research focuses on criminal law, policing, and their intersection with healthcare, particularly examining racial and class disparities in policing practices. She previously served as a Deputy Public Defender and a Policy Advocate at the National Juvenile Defender Center, bringing practical experience to her academic work.
Education: B.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Columbia University), J.D. (Columbia Law School), LL.M. (Georgetown Law). She clerked for the late Honorable Deborah A. Batts of the Southern District of New York.
Research Interests: Song’s work bridges criminal justice reform, healthcare ethics, and racial equity. Key areas include policing in hospitals, medical privacy, juvenile justice, and the criminalization of marginalized communities. Her scholarship emphasizes systemic reforms to address disparities in law enforcement.
Recent Work Trends: Her articles highlight policing in healthcare settings, ethical dilemmas in law enforcement interactions with patients, and the impact of racial bias on vulnerable populations. She co-founded the Health Equity and Access for Law Enforcement Involved Patients network, promoting interdisciplinary solutions.
Awards: 2024-25 Hellman Fellow for her research on crisis policing and mental health response. She has been recognized for advocacy in juvenile justice and healthcare policy.
Advising/Grants: As a Hellman Fellow, she advances research on policing reforms. She advises medical providers on legal-ethical frameworks for patient rights and collaborates with policymakers to reduce carceral system harms.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Working Group on Policing and Patient Rights (Georgetown Health Justice Alliance) and contributes to national networks addressing healthcare and legal equity.
