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Kendall Thomas is the Nash Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, specializing in comparative constitutional law, human rights, and critical race theory. He co-founded the Center for the Study of Law and Culture and the movement Amend the 13th to abolish prison labor. His interdisciplinary work bridges law with gender studies, philosophy, and social justice.
- Education: J.D. from Yale Law School (1983), B.F.A. from Yale College (1978)
- Affiliations: Columbia Law School (since 1986), former visiting professor at Stanford Law School and Princeton University
Thomas’s research examines the law’s role in shaping societal meaning, focusing on critical race theory, feminist legal theory, and neoliberalism’s impact on legal frameworks. His publications include foundational texts on race and law, comparative constitutional rights, and cultural critiques of legal theory.
His recent publications (spanning 1996–2005) reflect his expertise in critical race theory, legal philosophy, and human rights, with interdisciplinary connections to gender studies, European law, and social justice movements. These works emphasize systemic racial and gender inequities.
- Scientific Awards: Berlin Prize Fellowship (inaugural recipient), Columbia University Faculty Service Award (2024)
Thomas actively engages with social justice advocacy, including AIDS activism through founding roles in ACT UP-related organizations and serving on the NYC AIDS Memorial board. He also contributes to the arts as a professional jazz vocalist and advisor to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition.
