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Lawrence Lessig

Is Lawrence Lessig A-List?

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NoLawrence Lessig is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1997C$0.1M

Stanford Law Professor

Lessig joins Stanford Law, beginning his academic career.

2001B$0.5M+$0.4M

Creative Commons Founder

Lessig founds Creative Commons, revolutionizing copyright.

2009B$2M+$1.5M

Harvard Law Return

Lessig returns to Harvard Law as a professor.

2016B$3M+$1M

Presidential Candidacy

Lessig briefly runs for president, raising his profile.

2017B$3.5M+$0.5M

Equal Citizens Founded

Lessig founds a new organization focused on campaign finance reform.

2026B$5M+$1.5M

Legal Scholar and Activist

Lessig continues his work in law and activism.

Last updated: February 25, 2026