Dr. Sharon Block

Biography

Sharon Block is a Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Center for Labor and Economy at Harvard Law School. Prior to returning to Harvard, she served as a senior official with the designation of Administrator at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under President Joe Biden’s White House, as well as a senior advisor on the Biden-Harris Transition team. She played a key role in labor policy initiatives and has been involved in various labor-related projects aimed at empowering workers. Block has held significant positions in both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government over a span of twenty years. Notably, she served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor and as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, having been appointed by President Obama. Throughout her career, she has contributed extensively to labor law discussions and has been a senior contributor to OnLabor.org, with opinion pieces published in major outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Block's work is characterized by a commitment to social change and the development of policies that bolster worker rights and empowerment.

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