Elyn R. Saks
Elyn R. Saks is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in mental health law, criminal law, and children's rights.
She teaches at the University of Southern California Law School and holds positions at other institutions.
Saks has authored several books, including her memoir "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness." Her research focuses on ethical issues in psychiatric treatment and the rights of the mentally ill.
Saks has received numerous accolades for her work, including awards for research and scholarship.
She holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, Oxford University, and Yale Law School, and is affiliated with various professional organizations in law and psychoanalysis.
