I read "White by Law" shortly after starting my career in academia, and it was my first experience with a critical discussion of the legal meaning of whiteness in the United States. Since then, I've often referred to it over the course of my career, and I can't count the number of times I've recommended it to students. As a multi-racial person who looks white, I've always been keenly aware of the privilege provided by my skin color. But Haney López's book broadened my vocabulary concerning skin privilege and inspired me to further examine the malleable definition of "white."