Richard Thompson Ford is a professor at Stanford Law School, where he specializes in civil rights, antidiscrimination law, and urban policy. He is the author of three acclaimed books, including 'The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse' and 'Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality'.

Ford's research and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harvard Law Review, offering incisive perspectives on addressing systemic racial inequities. His keynotes inspire audiences to confront biases and enact meaningful reforms to create a more just society.