Clinical Instructor And Health Law And Policy Associate

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Clinical Instructor and Health Law and Policy Associate

Duties: Works with Center attorneys and students to advocate for legal, regulatory, and policy reforms to improve the health of underserved populations, with a focus on the needs of low-income people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Works with Center attorneys and students as well as consumers, advocates, community-based organizations, health and social services professionals, government officials, and others to expand access to high-quality healthcare; to reduce health disparities; and to promote more equitable and effective health, public health and food systems. Structures and supervises fellows and clinical students’ health and public health law and policy work, leading policy development and advocacy projects to increase access to comprehensive health care, treatment and services, with a focus on the needs of low-income individuals and families living with chronic health conditions, including hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV. Leads outreach and training to state and national service providers and consumer groups, to help support community partners’ advocacy coalitions, and policy development activities. Trains students on a broad range of lawyering skills including problem-solving, law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, and leadership. Prepares timely and thoughtful written student evaluations each semester and assists in teaching a clinical seminar. Build upon and extend Center’s innovative work in health and public health law and policy.

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