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Our Team

Founded in 2021, the State Democracy Research Initiative is led by Faculty Co-Directors Miriam Seifter and Rob Yablon and Executive Director Bree Wilde. The team also includes a legal director, several full-time staff attorneys, and a program coordinator. Additionally, our work is supported by a number of legal fellows and student research and program assistants.

Miriam Seifter

Richard E. Johnson Bascom Professor of Law, SDRI Faculty Co-Director
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Rob Yablon

Professor of Law, SDRI Faculty Co-Director
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Derek Clinger

Senior Counsel, Director of Partnerships
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Emily Lau

Staff Attorney
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Melina Nguyen

Program Coordinator
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Harrison Stark

Senior Counsel, Director of Special Projects
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