Date Chartered: 5/31/2014
The Section on East Asian Law and Society promotes learning about East Asian law and society, particularly in a comparative context; collaborates with other Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Sections on matters of common interest related to globalization and legal education; and facilitates the communication of ideas, interests and activities among members concerning legal systems in East Asia.
Awards
Jerome A. Cohen Award for Lifetime Achievement in East Asian Law and Society
Recipients
| Year | Award Name | Recipient | Law School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jerome A. Cohen Lifetime Achievement Award | William P. Alford | Harvard Law School |
| 2025 | Jerome A. Cohen Lifetime Achievement Award | Donald C. Clarke | The George Washington University Law School |
| 2023 | Jerome A. Cohen Award for Lifetime Achievement in East Asian Law and Society | John Haley | Washington University in St. Louis School of Law |
| 2022 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Jerome Cohen | New York University School of Law |