A Pioneer of the Law & Society Movement: One Eyewitness’s Reflections

Abstract

There is arguably no more seminal a figure in the field of law and society than Professor Marc Galanter. That a symposium featuring dedications to several leading academic lights would be hosted by the University of Chicago Law Review is especially significant in terms of Marc’s inclusion because Chicago is where Marc came of age as a student. This essay will offer my perspective on the influence that Marc has had on different areas of the law, as well as on me - both as a researcher and as a person.

Keywords: Marc Galanter, Law & Society, Comparative Law, India, American Legal Profession