Anna Rickels

Anna Rickels is a Professor in the Academic Success Program at Loyola Marymount University's Duncan School of Law, joining in 2021. Her career includes criminal defense work with Knoxville's Oberman & Rice law firm and a Reentry Fellow role at the UT College of Law Legal Clinic, focusing on expungement. A Knoxville native, she holds a JD from the University of Tennessee College of Law (with honors) and a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College.

Her research interests center on cognitive and behavioral science principles underlying learning, study habits, and academic success in legal education. She integrates practical strategies to enhance student performance and resilience within the legal profession.

While no specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed, her work emphasizes educational support programs and reentry legal initiatives. Her contributions span both academic advising and clinical legal practice, reflecting a dual focus on student development and social justice through legal reform.