Dr. Linda Greene

Biography

Linda Sheryl Greene is an accomplished scholar and educator serving as the Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Health Education from California State University-Long Beach, a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate in Public International Law from the Hague Academy of International Law. Her professional experience includes roles such as civil rights and constitutional lawyer, and she has served as Dean of the Law College. Greene's academic interests focus on Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Legislation, Civil Rights, and Sports Law. She has held faculty positions at prominent institutions including the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As an advocate for diversity in legal education, she has implemented strategic hiring practices to support underrepresented groups. Greene’s scholarship encompasses critical inquiries into race theory, police violence, and judicial integrity, with her forthcoming book addressing the dissenting opinions of Thurgood Marshall. She has been featured in various media outlets for her insights on legal issues, especially regarding DEI initiatives in academia. Greene looks forward to returning to teaching and engaging deeply with the issues that will arise during the upcoming election cycle.

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