Sophia Z. Lee

About the Author

Sophia Z. Lee is a distinguished legal historian and professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she specializes in labor law, civil rights, and the evolution of American constitutionalism in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research illuminates the intricate interplay between legal doctrines and social movements, particularly during pivotal eras of economic and political transformation. In her acclaimed book, The Workplace Constitution from the New Deal to the New Right (Studies in Legal History), Lee meticulously traces the shifting legal landscape that shaped workers' rights from the progressive reforms of the 1930s to the conservative resurgence of the late twentieth century, offering profound insights into how constitutional principles have been contested and redefined in everyday labor struggles. A sought-after scholar and commentator, Lee's work bridges academic rigor with accessible narrative, influencing both policy debates and historical scholarship.