Richard Thompson Ford

About the Author

Richard Thompson Ford is a distinguished legal scholar and professor at Stanford Law School, where he explores the intricate intersections of law, race, and society. With a background that includes clerking for Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court and practicing civil rights law, Ford brings a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world insight to his writing. His work critically examines how legal frameworks intended to promote equality often backfire, perpetuating inequality instead. In Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality, Ford dismantles conventional narratives, arguing that well-meaning policies can entrench racial divisions. A frequent contributor to leading publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic, Ford's incisive analysis challenges readers to rethink the role of law in achieving social justice.