Ashley Deeks

Ashley Deeks serves as the Class of 1948 Professor of Scholarly Research in Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, where she also directs the National Security Law Center and holds a Senior Fellowship at the Miller Center. Her academic career demonstrates deep engagement with the intersection of law, technology, and national security.

Professor Deeks' research spans multiple critical areas including international law, national security law, artificial intelligence applications in legal contexts, federalism, constitutional law, and cyber law. Her work often examines how traditional legal frameworks adapt to emerging technological challenges and evolving security threats. She has made significant contributions to understanding how international legal norms apply to new domains like cyberspace and artificial intelligence.

Her recent publications reveal a growing focus on the legal implications of artificial intelligence, particularly in national security contexts, as well as the evolving relationship between federal and state authority in national security matters. Deeks' scholarship demonstrates how legal frameworks must evolve to address challenges posed by technological innovation while maintaining constitutional principles.

Among her notable achievements is her leadership of the National Security Law Center, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on national security challenges. Her work has influenced both academic discourse and practical policy considerations in government agencies dealing with national security and technology regulation.