Dr. Tom Tyler

Biography

Tom R. Tyler is the Macklin Fleming Professor of Law and a Professor of Psychology at Yale School of Management. He is the founding director of the Justice Collaboratory, an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to studying justice and legal processes. Tyler's work focuses on the psychological aspects of cooperation with the law, public perceptions of justice, and the factors that influence compliance with legal norms. He has published extensively on issues related to law and society, including the importance of procedural justice and its implications for legal authority. Tyler's research contributes significantly to the understanding of how individuals perceive and interact with the legal system. He earned his PhD and MA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his BA from Columbia University. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions and has received numerous awards throughout his career.

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