Christopher Edley Jr. facts for kids
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Chris Edley
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| Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law | |
| In office 2004–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Berring (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Gillian Lester (acting) |
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Christopher Fairfield Edley Jr.
January 13, 1953 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maria Echaveste |
| Education | Swarthmore College (BA) Harvard University (JD, MPP) |
Christopher Fairfield Edley Jr. (born January 13, 1953) is an important American leader in law and government. He was the top leader, called the Dean, of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law from 2004 to 2013. He also helped start an organization called the Opportunity Institute, where he is now the President.
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Who is Chris Edley?
Chris Edley has been a key person in American politics for many years. He has worked with several U.S. Presidents. He also helps make important decisions about how the government works.
Early Life and Education
Chris Edley was born on January 13, 1953. He went to Swarthmore College and studied mathematics. After that, he went to Harvard Law School. There, he earned degrees in law and public policy. Later, he even became a professor at Harvard Law School. He taught a subject called Administrative Law. He also helped create the Harvard Civil Rights Project. This project works to protect people's rights.
Working in Government and Policy
Chris Edley has worked in many important roles in the U.S. government. He has helped shape policies for a long time.
Helping Presidents
He was a senior advisor for five different presidential campaigns. He worked on economic and budget plans for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. In 2008, he was part of the team that helped President Barack Obama get ready to take office. President Obama was actually one of his former students at Harvard Law School.
Working for Fairness in Education
In 2011, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, asked Chris Edley to help lead a special group. This group was called the National Commission on Equity and Excellence in Education. Their job was to find ways to make education fair for everyone. He also worked on the United States Commission on Civil Rights. This group works to protect the civil rights of all Americans. He also led a review about making sure everyone has fair chances in 1998 for President Clinton.
A Leader in Law and Education
Chris Edley is married to Maria Echaveste. She also worked for President Bill Clinton. In 2004, Chris Edley became the Dean of Berkeley Law. This is a very important job at a major law school. He worked there until December 31, 2013. He has also written about important topics like fairness in education.
Published works
- Administrative Law: Rethinking Judicial Control of Bureaucracy
