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Deborah J. Merritt
Law
Deborah Jones Merritt ( J.D. Columbia University, 1980) is the John Deaver Drinko-Baker and Hostetler Chair of Law. She has published widely on issues of equality, affirmative action, federalism, health and technology, legal education, tort reform, and law and social science. Much of her work has focused on public policy issues, and she has made numerous presentations to judges, legislators, and other policymakers. She has also co-taught courses in Europe with both Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. From 2000-2005, Merritt directed the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy.