Chantal Thomas

Chantal arrived in Ithaca about a decade ago to join the faculty of Cornell Law School, where she currently also serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Chantal has been a strong supporter of community institutions and community arts in Ithaca, and currently also serves on the board of WRFI Community Radio. She has made media appearances with other local and national outlets, such as WVBR, NY1 News, C-SPAN, and PBS Newshour. Chantal teaches and writes in international law, and has taught at law faculties nationally and globally, including the UK, France, China, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa. While in Egypt, Chantal witnessed the power of theatre as a resource for refugee communities in Cairo. Chantal and her family enjoy music, the arts, and outdoor activities.