Public Policy and Regulation

Research
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Lawyers working with public institutions must understand the complex relationship between law and public policy to be effective at shaping it. Virginia’s strength in public policy and regulation law draws from faculty members who have brought their experiences working for the government or other institutions back to the classroom. These connections benefit students in a variety of ways. When professors work for Congress or federal agencies such as the State Department, volunteer for government commissions, consult for state and local governments, or work with advocacy organizations that seek to influence public policy, the experiences enrich their teaching, give students an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys in a variety of fields, and inspire fresh insights in research and scholarship.

- Harrison Foundation Professor of Medicine and Law
- Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
- Director, Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy
- Professor of Public Policy, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy