Dr. Huyen Pham

Biography

Huyen Pham is a University Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at Texas A&M University School of Law. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude, and an A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard College, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her expertise lies in Criminal Law and Procedure, Immigration Law, and the economic impacts of immigration, as well as federal agency procedures concerning refugees and migration. Professor Pham has a rich teaching history, aiming to equip her students with the skills necessary to navigate and analyze complex legal structures, especially in immigration law, utilizing the Immigration and Nationality Act. She is passionately involved in educational initiatives in Vietnam, having taught at a Vietnamese law school through the Fulbright Scholar program, focusing on law and development projects. Her research addresses changing enforcement roles in immigration law among federal, local governments, and private parties, including collaborative projects measuring immigration climates enacted by states and cities. Professor Pham has received numerous accolades for her contributions to law and education, including recognition by the Texas A&M Chancellor and membership in the American Law Institute.

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