معرفی
William P. Alford is the Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He serves as Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program and Chair of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability. His expertise spans Chinese law, legal history, disability law, and international law. He holds honorary professorships at institutions like Renmin University of China and Zhejiang University.
Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1977
- M.A., Chinese History, Yale University, 1975
- M.A., Chinese Studies, Yale University, 1974
- LL.B., University of Cambridge, 1972
- B.A., American Studies, Amherst College, 1970
Research Interests: Professor Alford’s work focuses on Chinese legal systems, disability rights advocacy, and comparative legal frameworks. He has authored seminal works like To Steal a Book Is an Elegant Offense (1995) and co-edited Taiwan and International Human Rights (2019). His research bridges historical and contemporary legal challenges in East Asia, emphasizing human rights and disability inclusion.
Awards:
- University of Geneva Honorary Doctorate (2010)
- O’Melveny & Myers Centennial Award
- Kluwer China Prize
- Qatar Pearls of Praise Award
- Abe Fellowship
Advisory Roles: He chairs Special Olympics International’s Board of Directors and advises organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations. His grants include projects on disability law in China and global legal education initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, providing pro bono services in China, Bangladesh, and other regions. Collaborates with institutions like the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
