Susan Estrich is the Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California (USC). Her primary areas of expertise include criminal law, gender discrimination, and the intersection of law and politics. In addition to her academic work, she has served as a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times and is a member of the board of contributors for USA Today.
Estrich is a multifaceted professional—an accomplished author, legal advocate, professor, and political commentator. She has regularly appeared on Fox News as a political and legal analyst, offering commentary on a range of legal and political issues.
Susan Estrich was born on December 16, 1952, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She began her early education at the Eveleth School in Marblehead. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College in 1974, followed by a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1977. At Harvard, she made history as the first woman elected president of the Harvard Law Review. She later returned to Harvard as a professor, where she taught law students before joining USC.
Following her graduation, Estrich clerked for Judge J. Skelly Wright of the U.S. Court of Appeals and later for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. In 1988, she broke new ground in political strategy by managing the presidential campaign for Democratic nominee Michael S. Dukakis. Subsequently, she became a faculty member at USC Law School in 1989, also teaching political science to undergraduate students.
Her role as a political commentator has been prominently recognized on Fox News, where she contributes legal and political insights. Estrich is frequently cited for her work in political analysis and legal commentary, particularly related to gender equality and criminal justice reform.
Susan Estrich is a prolific writer, having authored six books and contributed to five others. Her influential book, Real Rape, explores the evolution of rape law in the United States and offers a critical analysis of how sexual assault cases are treated within the legal system. Her writings often center on themes such as women empowerment, gender discrimination, and the role of women in politics.
Her articles have appeared in multiple law reviews and academic journals, and her opinion pieces are regularly featured on platforms like Newsmax. A consistent advocate for women in leadership roles, Estrich has long supported gender equality in the workplace and emphasized the importance of female participation in politics. During the 2008 U.S. presidential election, she openly supported Hillary Clinton and underscored the relevance of female political leadership, particularly highlighting figures such as Clinton and Sarah Palin.
| Birth Date: | 16 Dec, 1952 |
| Age: | 67 yrs |
| Occupations: | Lawyer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Marblehead |
| Education: | Harvard Law School Wellesley College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American lawyer, academic and political analyst |
| Spouse: | Marty Kaplan [M. 1986] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
