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Keith Hand serves as an Adjunct Professor and Part-Time Faculty at the University of San Francisco, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience from private practice, government, and academia. Concurrently, he is a Professor of Law at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, where he serves as Associate Dean for Global Programs and directs the Center for East Asian Legal Studies.
Education:
- JD, University of Washington
- MA in China Studies, University of Washington
- BA in History, Whitman College
Professor Hand's research centers on legal reform in Greater China, with a focus on citizen legal mobilization and the strategic use of Chinese domestic law in foreign policy. His expertise spans contracts, international business transactions, Chinese legal institutions, and academic freedom, reflecting deep engagement with China's evolving legal landscape and its global implications. His work critically examines how law functions as both a domestic governance mechanism and an instrument of international statecraft.
His recent publications (2022) analyze China's legal strategies in foreign policy regarding Taiwan and constitutional developments post-2018 amendment, while earlier works investigate legislative conflicts, constitutional disputes, and citizen activism. This body of research reveals a consistent trajectory: China's legal system is maturing in sophistication, increasingly leveraging domestic law to advance foreign policy objectives while navigating complex internal institutional challenges.
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Labs and Teams: Professor Hand directs the Center for East Asian Legal Studies at UC Law San Francisco, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on legal systems across East Asia, fostering collaboration between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
