Joni Hersch is an economist and legal scholar known for her expertise in labor economics, law and economics, and public policy. She holds the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Law and Economics at Vanderbilt Law School, where she focuses on research related to discrimination, employment law, education, and the economics of family and health. Hersch's work is widely published in academic journals, contributing valuable insights into how economic forces interact with legal frameworks to influence labor markets and societal outcomes. Her professional approach combines rigorous empirical analysis with a commitment to addressing issues of fairness and equity in the workplace.