Adrienne D. Davis

Adrienne D. Davis is the William M. Van Cleve Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Her research focuses on intersections of race, gender, and law, with notable work on sexual harassment, feminist theory, and social movements for reparations. She has authored over 13 scholarly articles, including influential pieces on polygamy regulation, intimate labor, and mass incarceration through a Black feminist lens.

Her work frequently engages with critical race theory, legal history, and contemporary legal challenges. Davis has collaborated with scholars like Robert S. Chang and Annette Ruth Appell, exploring topics such as legal education, identity politics, and systemic inequality. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions to feminist legal scholarship and criminal justice reform are widely recognized.