Lucie E. White is the Louis A. Horvitz Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. She specializes in global poverty, social welfare law, and economic and social rights, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Her work bridges clinical legal education, human rights advocacy, and post-developmentalist frameworks. She has led projects like the Ghana Initiative and 'Stones of Hope,' collaborating with African activists to address systemic inequities rooted in colonialism and enslavement. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School, 1981 B.A. in Linguistics, Radcliffe College, 1972 Research Interests: White’s research focuses on reparation for enslavement, legal responses to extreme poverty, and sustainable development alternatives. Her recent work explores prefigurative politics through the Black Panthers’ health initiatives and climate crisis responses. She integrates historical trauma, colonial legacies, and grassroots activism into her scholarship. Grants & Collaborations: Supported by grants like the Open Society Foundation, she has worked on South African constitutionalism and global economic rights. Her courses include 'Beyond Economic Growth' and 'Law and Inequality Workshop.' Awards: While specific prizes are not listed, her extensive publications and leadership in human rights advocacy reflect significant recognition in her field.








