George Critchlow
Visiting Professor of Law and Professor Emeritus, Gonzaga University School of Law
2024
Professor Critchlow is a professor emeritus at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, where he taught a diverse range of law courses for many years. Beyond the classroom, Critchlow is an accomplished trial lawyer, boasting extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation, including appearances in state courts, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
He has taught international human rights law and provided consultancy on legal education curricula and teaching techniques across Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
Critchlow played a pivotal role in founding the Gonzaga Institute for Action Against Hate, now known as the Gonzaga Center for the Study of Hate. This interdisciplinary center focuses on understanding the roots of hatred and developing strategies to combat it.
Additionally, Critchlow founded and edited the Institute’s peer-reviewed Journal of Hate Studies, a digital journal that publishes rigorous academic discussions on the subject of hate, serving as an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists.
My network of professionals working on countering hate in all its forms grew exponentially after attending Eradicate Hate in 2021. The myriad voices represented at Eradicate Hate, from big tech companies to academic researchers to those with lived experience, reinforced to me the importance of cross-cutting and collaborative approaches to counter hate and its devastating impacts on society. I’ve been fortunate to sustain and build those networks with many of those I met at Eradicate Hate in 2021.
