Human Rights Champion Lau Tapped for Prestigious UCLA Post 

UNC School of Law is proud to announce that Professor Holning Lau has been appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Williams Institute, a leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy at UCLA School of Law. 

Lau, the Willie Person Mangum Distinguished Professor of Law at Carolina Law, is internationally recognized for his expertise in equality rights, particularly in the areas of sexuality, gender, and family life. His appointment to this prestigious position acknowledges his significant contributions to LGBTQI+ rights and human rights law. 

At Carolina Law, Lau teaches International Law of Human Rights, Comparative Constitutional Law, and Family Law. He also chairs the UNC SOGIESC Human Rights Initiative, working with students on pro bono projects related to LGBTQI+ rights. 

Expressing his enthusiasm for the appointment, Lau said, “I am deeply honored to join the Williams Institute as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar. The Institute conducts rigorous, independent research that has a real-world impact on LGBTQI+ communities. I look forward to collaborating with esteemed colleagues at the Institute to advance a deeper understanding of LGBTQI+ issues, particularly as they relate to international and comparative law. This opportunity will greatly enrich my research, and I am excited to create opportunities for Carolina Law students to work with me on projects made possible by the Williams Institute.” 

 Lau’s appointment not only recognizes his exceptional scholarship and advocacy but also enhances Carolina Law’s standing as a leader in human rights and public policy research. We congratulate Lau on this well-deserved recognition and eagerly anticipate the valuable insights his work at the Williams Institute will bring to the field of LGBTQIA+ rights and our law school community.