
Is Lawrence Lessig A-List?
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No — Lawrence Lessig is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
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