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Rachel F. Moran is a distinguished academic and legal scholar serving as the Distinguished and Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. She has held prominent roles, including Dean Emerita at UCLA School of Law and Professorships at UC Berkeley and Texas A&M. Her research focuses on civil rights, education policy, Latino-related law, and legal education reform. Moran is a leading voice in debates surrounding affirmative action, immigration policy, and educational equity.
- Affiliations: UC Irvine School of Law, American Law Institute, American Bar Foundation, Civil Rights Project Fellow.
- Roles: Former Dean of UCLA Law, Founding Faculty Member of UC Irvine Law, Inaugural Neukom Research Chair at the American Bar Foundation.
Her work addresses systemic inequalities, particularly for marginalized groups such as undocumented students and Latino populations. Notable projects include The Future of Latinos in the United States, examining legal pathways to mobility and opportunity. Moran has also contributed to landmark analyses of cases like Bakke and Plyler v. Doe.
Moran’s awards include recognition as a Fellow of the Civil Rights Project and membership in prestigious legal organizations. She actively engages in national discussions on legal education, advocating for equitable pedagogy and institutional reform.
