Mehrsa Baradaran

Mehrsa Baradaran is a Professor of Law at UC Irvine Law and a renowned expert on banking law.

She has authored two influential books on banking and inequality: "How the Other Half Banks" and "The Color of Money." Baradaran's work has gained recognition in both academic and policy circles, leading to advisory roles for US lawmakers and speaking engagements at prestigious institutions like the World Bank.

Her research focuses on the intersection of banking, regulation, and economic justice, particularly examining how financial systems impact marginalized communities.