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Roy L. Brooks serves as the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, holding the prestigious rank of University Professor (awarded in 2005 and 2018). He has been a cornerstone of the law faculty since 1979, teaching foundational and specialized courses including Jurisprudence, Civil Rights Theory, International Human Rights, Reparations, and Discrimination Law & Diversity.
His academic credentials include a BA from the University of Connecticut (1972) and a JD from Yale University (1975), where he edited the Yale Law Journal. Prior to academia, he clerked for federal Judge Clifford Scott Green and practiced corporate law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City.
Professor Brooks' research centers on civil rights, reparations, and systemic racism, with seminal works like The Racial Glass Ceiling and Atonement and Forgiveness. His scholarship critically examines legal frameworks through the lens of racial subordination, reparative justice, and diversity in judicial systems. He consistently bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical human rights applications, emphasizing the legacy of slavery and pathways to racial reconciliation.
His publication trends (2017-2023) reveal intense focus on reparations theory, systemic racism mechanisms, and the sociolegal dimensions of apologies. Key themes include prudential reparations models, racial reconciliation frameworks, and critiques of contemporary diversity paradigms, all grounded in critical race theory and international human rights standards.
Honors include:
- Brandeis University Library Learned Research Journal Award
- Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award (twice)
- Thorsnes Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship (four times)
- Thorsnes Prize for Outstanding Teaching (four times)
As a mentor, Brooks has shaped generations of law students through rigorous scholarship and teaching excellence, though specific advisee names aren't documented. His influence extends through the Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series established by USD. Professional affiliations include the American Law Institute and Authors Guild, underscoring his national impact on legal scholarship and discourse.
