Howell Jackson

Howell Jackson is a distinguished legal scholar and professor at Harvard Law School, where he holds the position of James S. Reid, Jr., Professor of Law.1 His expertise spans several areas of law and finance, with a particular focus on financial regulation, consumer financial protection, securities regulation, and federal budget policy.1

Academic Background and Career

Professor Jackson received his J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University in 1982 and a B.A. from Brown University in 1976.1 Before joining the Harvard Law School faculty in 1989, he gained valuable experience through prestigious clerkships:

• Clerk for Judge Jon O. Newman, Federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1982-1983)
• Clerk for Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall, United States Supreme Court (1983-1984)1

Research and Publications

Jackson's scholarly work has significantly contributed to the field of law and finance. He has co-authored three influential books:

1. "Financial Regulation: Law and Policy"
2. "Analytical Methods for Lawyers"
3. "Regulation of Financial Institutions"1

Additionally, he has written numerous scholarly articles and co-edited "Fiscal Challenges: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Budget Policy".1

Professional Experience and Consultancy

Professor Jackson's expertise extends beyond academia:

• Consultant to the United States Treasury Department, United Nations Development Program, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund
• Senior Adviser to the National Economic Council (2023-2024)
• Trustee of College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF) since 2005
• Director of Commonwealth, a non-profit organization (2008-2023)1

Leadership Roles at Harvard

Within Harvard University, Jackson has taken on significant leadership positions:

• Senior Adviser to the President
• Acting Dean of Harvard Law School1

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username howell-jackson-b26588452, confirming his position as the James S. Reid, Jr., Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.