Anthony Thompson is a Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law. He teaches courses related to criminal law and civil litigation, race, and leadership. He has authored several books in these areas, his most recent being, “Dangerous Leaders.” In 2007 Professor Thompson was awarded the Podell Distinguished Teaching Award by NYU School of Law. In 2010, he received the Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Award and in 2010 he was also awarded the New York University Distinguished Teaching Award. He was also recognized by El Diario in 2011 with “The El” award, as one of the “outstanding Latinos in the Tri-State area,” for his community service.