This panel explores how law professors' identities shape their professional lives, from teaching to research. Panelists will share personal narratives on how backgrounds influence career paths and roles in legal academia. They'll discuss how intersectional identities affect scholarship and perspectives. The discussion addresses navigating authentic self-expression within institutions and examines the impact of current diversity and inclusion efforts on faculty experiences. Attendees will gain insights into how identity enriches legal academia and learn strategies for actualizing professional identities. The panel aims to provide a nuanced understanding of identity's complex role in shaping law professors' work and experiences.
The Section held a virtual business meeting prior to the Annual Meeting.