Paul R. Genender Joins Advisory Board of the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law
The Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law School is pleased to announce that Paul R. Genender (Duke A.B. ’91, J.D. ’94) has joined the Center’s Advisory Board.
Genender is a partner at Paul Hastings LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm’s Complex Litigation and Arbitration practice, chair of the Texas Commercial Litigation practice, and co-chair of the Dallas office. A seasoned litigator with decades of experience handling matters across a wide range of practice, Genender brings deep expertise in trial advocacy, governance, and strategic problem-solving to the Wilson Center’s Advisory Board.
“Paul Genender is an extraordinary attorney and leader whose professional excellence is matched by a long-standing commitment to Duke Law and to public service,” said Brandon L. Garrett, Faculty Director of the Wilson Center for Science and Justice. “We are honored to welcome him to our Advisory Board, where his insight, judgment, and dedication will help guide the Center’s efforts advance criminal justice and fairness through law and science nationwide.”
Genender is a graduate of Duke University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1994 and served as notes editor of the Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law. He also holds an A.B., magna cum laude, from Duke. From 2013 to 2023, Genender served on the Duke Law Board of Visitors, reflecting his enduring engagement with the Law School.
In addition to his legal practice, Genender has held leadership roles across numerous civic, educational, and professional organizations, including serving as the president of the Alumni Board of St. Mark’s School of Texas, serving on the Board of Trustees and chairing the legal committee of Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, and receiving the President’s Award from Paul Quinn College for outstanding contribution and support of the school’s mission. He has also been widely recognized for excellence in litigation and the practice of law by Law360, The Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America, D Magazine, and Texas Super Lawyers.
“The Wilson Center for Science and Justice is doing vital work to ensure that our criminal legal system is grounded in rigorous research and real-world impact,” said Genender. “I am honored to join the Advisory Board and to support the Center’s efforts to advance fair, evidence-based solutions that strengthen justice.”
“Paul’s commitment to Duke runs deep, and it shows in the time, care, and thoughtfulness he brings to every role he takes on,” adds Advisory Board Chair Derek Wilson (A.B. ’86, M.B.A. ’90, P’15). “I’m delighted to welcome him to the Wilson Center’s Advisory Board and grateful for his dedication to our work to create a better and fairer justice system.”
The Wilson Center for Science and Justice brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to develop and implement data-driven solutions to pressing challenges in the criminal legal system. The Center’s Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and support to advance its mission and expand its impact in working to create a legal system that is safe for all people, supports recovery, and reduces criminalization.