2018 Speaker: Brant T. Lee

Brant T. Lee is Professor of Law and Director of Diversity and Social Justice Initiatives at The University of Akron School of Law.  He also serves as Chair of the Akron Civil Rights Commission. Professor Lee received his B.A. from The University of California at Berkeley, and his J.D, and M.P.P. (Master of Public Policy) degrees from Harvard University.  Professor Lee writes and teaches about race and complex systems.  Prior to joining the Akron Law faculty, Professor Lee served as Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, and as acting Deputy Staff Secretary and Special Assistant to the President in the White House.