Cass R. Sunstein is currently the Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard Law School, where he also serves as the founder and director of the Program in Behavioral Economics and Public Policy. In 2018, he received the Holberg Prize from the government of Norway, often regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in law and humanities. Appointed Chair of the technical advisory group on Behavioral Insights and Sciences for Health by the World Health Organization in 2020, Sunstein has a vast public service background, including a role as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs from 2009 to 2012, and serving on the President's Review Board on Intelligence and Communications Technologies. He has advised global organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank on various legal and public policy issues and has worked as an adviser to the UK's Behavioral Insights Team. Sunstein is a prolific author, having written hundreds of articles and dozens of books, including notable works such as 'Nudge' (2008) and 'Cost-Benefit Revolution' (2018). His recent focuses include projects addressing regulatory burdens, misinformation, and freedom of speech, and he has served as a Senior Counselor in the Biden Administration's Department of Homeland Security, focusing on resilience to extreme weather-related risks. In 2024, he received the Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest civilian honor from the Department of Homeland Security.
Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA
Currently serving as a faculty member and director of a program focused on behavioral economics and public policy.
White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs • Washington, D.C.
Oversaw the implementation of government regulatory policies and procedures.