Greg Lukianoff
American lawyer
Gregory Christopher Lukianoff (; born 1974) is an American lawyer, journalist, author and activist who serves as the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). He previously served as FIRE's first director of legal and public advocacy until he was appointed president in 2006.
Early life and education
Lukianoff was born in Manhattan, New York City, in 1974. He graduated from American University and then Stanford Law School, where he obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2000. As a law student, he focused on constitutional law and the First Amendment, and developed an interest in free speech. He interned with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in California.
Career
Lukianoff has published articles in the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Atlantic, Inside Higher Ed, and the New York Post. His article in The Atlantic, "The Coddling of the American Mind," discussed whether trigger warnings are harming college health. He is a blogger for The Huffington Post and served as a regular columnist for the Daily Journal of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Along with Harvey Silverglate and David A. French, Lukianoff is a co-author of FIRE's Guide to Free Speech on Campus.
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