Joan C. Williams — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Distinguished Professor of Law (emerita) at UC College of the Law
Founding Director of Equality Action Center
Helped create the field of work-family studies and modern workplace flexibility policies
Author of "Bias Interrupted" and "Outclassed"

Biography

Joan C. Williams is a Distinguished Professor of Law (emerita) at UC College of the Law and the Founding Director of Equality Action Center. The New York Times Magazine has described her as having “something approaching rock star status” in her field.

Williams has been instrumental in reshaping the conversation about work, gender, and class over the past quarter century.