Dr. Sarah Light

Professor

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Biography

Sarah E. Light is a Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves as the Faculty Co-Director of the Wharton Climate Center. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental law, corporate sustainability, and business innovation. Professor Light has published articles in prestigious journals including the Stanford Law Review, Duke Law Journal, UCLA Law Review, and the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. She has received numerous teaching awards for her contributions to MBA and undergraduate education, including a Teaching Excellence Award. Before joining the faculty at Wharton, Professor Light spent a decade as an assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of New York, where she was the chief of the environmental protection unit for four years. She earned her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, an MPhil in Politics as a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University, and an AB from Harvard College.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics; Faculty Co-Director of the Wharton Climate Center, teaching courses related to Environmental Management, Law and Policy.

Assistant United States Attorney

— Present

Southern District of New York • New York, NY

Served for 10 years, including 4 years as chief of the environmental protection unit.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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