معرفی
Shih-Chun Chien is an Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University's College of Law. His work integrates doctrinal, comparative, and empirical approaches to legal issues, focusing on the legal profession, prosecutorial discretion, police practices, and institutional reforms. He contributes to scholarly discourse through publications in English and Mandarin, addressing topics like Miranda warnings, elite legal cultures, and criminal justice system reforms.
Education:
- JSD (Doctor of the Science of Law), Stanford Law School, 2019
- JSM (Master of the Science of Law), Stanford Law School, 2015
- LLM, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2014
- LLM & LLB, National Chengchi University (Taiwan), 2012 & 2009
Research Interests: Professor Chien examines organizational dynamics within prosecutors’ offices and police agencies, including socialization processes, data-driven prosecution strategies, and the role of Conviction Integrity Units. His Portrait Project 2.0 investigates barriers to Asian American advancement in U.S. legal professions. He also explores wrongful convictions, asset forfeiture policies, and comparative criminal justice systems.
Professional Activities:
- Former Research Social Scientist at the American Bar Foundation
- Member, Editorial Committee of Law and Social Inquiry
- Policy Fellow, Fair and Just Prosecution (focused on data ethics in prosecutions)
- Street Violence Response Team member, San Francisco
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as the Portrait Project 2.0 and policy initiatives with the American Bar Foundation and Fair and Just Prosecution.
