Dr. Ekow Yankah

Biography

Ekow Yankah is the Associate Dean of Faculty Research and the Thomas M. Cooley Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. His scholarly work focuses on political and criminal theory, particularly political obligation and the justifications for punishment. His articles have been published in various esteemed law reviews and peer-reviewed legal journals, such as the Stanford Law Review and Texas Law Review. Yankah has also served as a visiting fellow at prestigious institutions, including the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies. He has developed an expertise in voting rights and election law, serving as co-chair of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and being appointed to the New York State Public Campaign Finance Board. He has received the Guardian Democracy Award and has been actively involved with nonprofit organizations like the Innocence Project. As a public intellectual, Yankah frequently contributes writings to major publications and appears as a commentator on legal and policing issues across various media platforms. He is recognized for his dedication to teaching and has received multiple awards for his contributions to student engagement and academic leadership.

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