Tim Lau
Tim joined the Brennan Center as a staff writer on the Communications and Strategy Team in October 2018. In his role, he reports on issues including voting rights, criminal justice reform, and civil liberties. He also provides editorial coverage on a variety of web products and platforms, including Brennan Center's newsletters, podcast, publications, and social media channels. Tim previously worked at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Asia Society. He received his B.A. in International Relations and English Literature from Wheaton College.
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