Robert Solomon

Robert Solomon is a Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law at UC Irvine School of Law, serving as Co-Director of the Community & Economic Development Clinic and Co-Chair of the UCI Center for the Study of Cannabis. He holds a J.D. from George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from Rutgers University.

His work focuses on civil litigation, community development, housing policy, and cannabis law reform. He has authored influential publications on affordable housing and banking law, and frequently speaks on cannabis legalization, drug policy, and civil rights. Notable awards include the 2018 Upper Level Professor of the Year at UCI Law.

Recent engagements include panel discussions on cannabis racial justice, housing policy, and legal education reform. His research emphasizes evidence-based policy solutions and the intersection of law with socioeconomic issues.