Dr. Deborah Archer

Biography

Deborah N. Archer is a nationally recognized expert in civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice. She serves as the Margaret B. Hoppin Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Clinical Programs at New York University School of Law, where she also directs the Clinical and Advocacy Programs and is the Faculty Director of the Community Equity Initiative. Archer is an award-winning teacher and legal scholar whose articles have been published in leading national law reviews and other publications. Prior to her academic career, she worked as an attorney with the ACLU and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, litigating cases related to voting rights, employment discrimination, educational equity, and school desegregation. She was also the Chair of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board, the country’s oldest and largest police oversight agency. Archer has received numerous accolades for her contributions to civil rights and racial justice, including the Smith College Medal and the National NAACP William Robert Ming Advocacy Award. She is the author of the national best-selling book, "Dividing Lines: Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality."

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