Dr. Michael Roberts

Professor

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Biography

Michael Roberts is the founding Executive Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, where he serves as a Professor of Practice. A recognized thought leader in food law and policy, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of food law policy both in the United States and internationally. Since teaching a food law policy course in 2004, Roberts has authored and edited influential works, including 'Food Law in the United States' and 'Food Law: Cases and Materials'. His scholarship encompasses a wide range of food law topics and emphasizes the intersection of legal education and broader social issues in food systems. He has also contributed significantly to global food governance through collaborations with various international universities and organizations. Roberts's current research focuses on the interplay between global food governance and law, as well as the constitutional framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He is actively advising on projects related to food security and regulatory innovation while also participating in initiatives aimed at combating food fraud. His teaching includes seminars on food law policy and guidance for independent research.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy • UCLA School of Law

Founding Executive Director overseeing the development of food law scholarship and education.

Research Professor

— Present

National Agricultural Law Center • University of Arkansas

Service as a faculty member focusing on agricultural law.

Courses

LAW 508 Food Law Policy

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.