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Robert J. Cottrol holds the Harold Paul Green Research Professorship in Law and is a Professor of History and Sociology. His work focuses on legal institutions' role in shaping race relations in the U.S. and Latin America, alongside broader themes in U.S. legal history and constitutional/criminal law. He has authored influential books like Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture and the Constitution, which won the 2003 Langum Prize. His research compares racial hierarchies and legal systems across the Americas, emphasizing historical legacies of slavery and colonialism.
Education:
- PhD in History, Yale University, 1978
- JD in Law, Georgetown University, 1984
His research publications span constitutional law, criminal justice, and comparative race studies, with a focus on how legal frameworks shape social inequality. Recent works address the Second Amendment, affirmative action, and the transnational impact of Brown v. Board. His writing bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, particularly regarding racial justice and legal reform.
Notable awards include the Langum Prize for his 2003 book. While no formal grants are listed, his interdisciplinary approach integrates law, history, and sociology to address systemic inequities. Courses taught include the Social and Economic History of Labor Law and The Law of Race and Slavery, reflecting his commitment to historical and critical legal studies.
