Richard Thompson Ford is the George E. Osborne Professor of Law at Stanford Law School.[1] His scholarship includes work on critical race theory, local government law, housing segregation, and employment discrimination. He has served as a housing commissioner for the San Francisco Housing Commission,[2] and continues to work with local governments on issues of affordable housing and segregation. His book Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality was chosen as one of the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2011.[3] His 2021 book on dress codes explores the relationship between fashion and power.[4]
He graduated with a BA from Stanford University in 1988 and a JD from Harvard Law School in 1991.[5]
- ^ Grimes, William (February 6, 2008). "Colorblind Conclusions on Racism". New York Times.
- ^ "Ford appointed to SF housing commission:8/27/97". news.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
- ^ "100 Notable Books of 2011". The New York Times. 2011-11-21. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ Givhan, Robin. "Why the tailored suit — not ruffles and lace — became synonymous with power". Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Thompson Ford".