Larry Kramer

President and Vice Chancellor at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Larry Kramer is the President and Vice Chancellor of the London School of Economics. A distinguished legal scholar, he was formerly the President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Dean of Stanford Law School, where he spearheaded significant educational reforms. He earned his Doctor of Law from the University of Chicago Law School.

He has deep scholarly interests in American legal history and constitutional law, having authored the book "The People Themselves: Popular Constitutionalism and Judicial Review". He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Psychology and Religious Studies and has mentioned having traveled and studied the history of different global regions.

Unique Fact: He initially enrolled in law school just to appease his mother and had planned to drop out after the first few weeks.

Topics They Care About

Higher Education Reform
As Dean of Stanford Law and now President of LSE, he has focused on multidisciplinary studies, public service, and increasing scholarships for students.
Effective Philanthropy
As President of the Hewlett Foundation, he led major investments in climate, democracy, and racial justice, and speaks on the need for long-term grantee support.
Popular Constitutionalism
Authored the book "The People Themselves, " which argues that the public, not just courts, should be the ultimate interpreters of the Constitution.

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Work History

1-2024
President and Vice Chancellor at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
9-2012 - 1-2024
President at William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
7-2004 - 9-2012
Dean at Stanford Law School
8-1994 - 7-2004
Professor at New York University School of Law
8-1990 - 8-1994
Professor at University of Michigan Law School

Education

9-1981 - 6-1984
Doctor of Law - JD from University of Chicago Law School
9-1976 - 6-1980
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Brown University

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