معرفی
Kate Andrias is the Patricia D. and R. Paul Yetter Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, where she directs the Center for Constitutional Governance and the Columbia Labor Lab. She specializes in constitutional law, labor law, and the intersection of law with democracy and social movements. Her work focuses on labor rights, economic inequality, and the relationship between legal frameworks and political power. Andrias previously taught at Michigan Law School and served as Associate Counsel to the President of the United States, a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and a union organizer.
Education
- J.D., Yale Law School, 2004
- B.A., Yale College, 1997
Research Interests
Andrias explores how labor law shapes worker rights and economic democracy. She analyzes constitutional governance’s role in addressing inequality, the impact of social movements on legal change, and the need for systemic reforms to empower workers. Her recent work critiques current labor law failures and proposes innovative solutions, such as sectoral bargaining and just-cause employment standards.
Awards & Affiliations
- L. Hart Wright Award for Excellence in Teaching (Michigan Law School)
- American Law Institute Member
- Board of Academic Advisors, American Constitution Society
Advising & Grants
Andrias advises policymakers on workers’ rights and has collaborated with organizations like the Roosevelt Institute. Her grants and projects focus on labor law reform and democratic governance. She contributes to litigation on constitutional and labor issues, emphasizing practical policy impacts.
Labs & Teams
She leads the Columbia Labor Lab (studying labor law innovations) and the Center for Constitutional Governance (analyzing constitutional dynamics in public policy).
