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Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. is a leading theorist in criminal law, criminal procedure, trial practice techniques, legal ethics, and race theory. He has served as the Faculty Director of Harvard's Trial Advocacy Workshop and as the Faculty Dean of Winthrop House, making him the first African American to hold this position in Harvard’s history. Throughout his career, Professor Sullivan has sought to represent clients in cases that the legal community often deems 'impossible,' including securing an acquittal in a high-profile double murder case and representing the family of Michael Brown in a significant wrongful death claim. He was instrumental in the creation of a Conviction Review Unit at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office, aimed at identifying and exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals. His contributions extend beyond academia into public service, including advising on criminal justice initiatives during Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College and Harvard Law School, Professor Sullivan has held positions in both private practice and public defense, and he is known for his extensive commentary and policy work in the fields of criminal justice and civil rights.
Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA
Teaching law with special focus on criminal law and the intersection of legal theory and practice.
Winthrop House at Harvard College • Cambridge, MA
Served as the Faculty Dean, making significant contributions to student life and diversity.
Public Defender Service • Washington, D.C.
Directed services aimed at providing legal representation to indigent defendants.
Law Society, Kenya • Nairobi, Kenya
Worked on drafting human rights policies and monitoring abuses.
Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.