Joan C. Williams (Law Professor)

Joan C. Williams is a prominent law professor and scholar known for her work on gender, work, and family issues. She is the founding director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Her research focuses on how workplace policies can promote gender equality and support working families, particularly addressing challenges faced by women in the workplace. Williams is also recognized for her insights into implicit bias and the intersection of class and gender, advocating for systemic changes to create fairer work environments.