The Arthur Liman Policy Institute, established by the Legal Action Center in 1998, is a public policy research entity that helps federal and state policymakers improve access to social services for those with criminal records, substance abuse issues, HIV/AIDS, or low incomes. Over the years, the Institute has researched topics like the impact of Rockefeller drug laws in New York and how partner notification affects the spread of HIV. The Institute is named after Arthur Liman, who chaired the Legal Action Center from 1973 until his death in 1997.

1. Arthur Liman Policy Institute
Improves Access to Social Services
Sharyn O'Halloran

2. Introduction
• A professor of international and public affairs and
the George Blumenthal professor of political
economy at Columbia University, Sharyn O’Halloran
has led a distinguished career in the field of political
economy. Dedicated to helping her community,
Sharyn O’Halloran supports such organizations as
the Legal Action Center.
As part of its efforts to fight discrimination against
individuals with criminal records, histories of
addiction, or HIV/AIDS, the Legal Action Center
(LAC) maintains the Arthur Liman Policy Institute.

3. Arthur Liman Policy Institute
• A public policy research entity, the Arthur Liman Policy
Institute helps state and federal policy makers improve access
to treatment, prevention, and other services that promote
reentry into society. These services target individuals with
drug and alcohol programs, who are HIV positive, have a
record with the criminal justice system, or are low-income.
Over the years, the Liman Institute has researched several key
subjects, including how the Rockefeller drug sentencing laws
affect New York and how partner notification affects the
spread of HIV.
LAC established the Arthur Liman Policy Institute in 1998 in
honor of Arthur Liman, who chaired the LAC from 1973 until
his death in 1997. The Institute is staffed by LAC members
and plays an integral role in the organization’s work.