Paul Brest

Paul Brest
Dean of Stanford Law School
In office
1987–1999
Preceded byJohn Hart Ely
Succeeded byKathleen M. Sullivan
President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
In office
January 2000 – 2012
Preceded byDavid P. Gardner
Succeeded byLarry Kramer
Personal details
Born1940 (age 85–86)
EducationSwarthmore College (BA)
Harvard University (LLB)

Paul Brest (born 1940) is an American legal scholar. He is professor emeritus at Stanford Law School, where he served as dean from 1987 to 1999. After retiring as dean, he became president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation from 2000-2012, and then returned to Stanford, where he currently teaches. Brest is recognized for his work in constitutional law, philanthropy, impact investing, and nonprofit strategy.

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