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Ekow N. Yankah is the Thomas M. Cooley Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. His work primarily focuses on issues of political and criminal theory, particularly surrounding questions of political obligation and the justifications for punishment. Professor Yankah’s scholarly contributions have been published in various law review articles and peer-reviewed legal theory journals, including NOMOS, Ratio Juris, and the Harvard Law Policy Review. He has also engaged in interdisciplinary discussions that bridge legal scholarship with insights from medical journals. His interests extend to voting rights and election law; he has served as co-chair of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and has been appointed to New York’s Public Campaign Finance Board. Professor Yankah is also a recognized figure in public discussions, commenting regularly on criminal law issues across major media outlets. He has achieved multiple accolades for his dedication to teaching and his outreach efforts, including awards from student organizations and the New York Democratic party.
University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and conducting research in political theory and criminal law.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science