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Michael Posner is the Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights and the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance at NYU Stern School of Business. His career spans academia, government, and advocacy, including a role as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor under President Obama (2009–2013). He previously led Human Rights First for 30 years, shaping U.S. human rights policy. His research focuses on corporate accountability, labor rights, and ethical business practices. Posner authored Conscience Incorporated (2024), which explores aligning profitability with human rights. He holds a JD from UC Berkeley and a BA from the University of Michigan.
- Education: JD, UC Berkeley School of Law; BA (distinction and honors), University of Michigan
Research Interests: Business ethics, corporate responsibility, ESG investing, global supply chain ethics, human rights advocacy, and labor rights. His work bridges corporate practices with legal frameworks, emphasizing accountability in global operations.
Recent Articles & Awards: Won the 2025 PROSE Award for Conscience Incorporated. Key works include analyses of sweatshop abolition, post-9/11 human rights challenges, and refugee policy. His op-eds and press engagements address modern issues like AI ethics and corporate sustainability.
Labs/Teams: Leads the NYU Center for Business and Human Rights, fostering ethical business education and policy through teaching resources and case studies.
