Brie D. Sherwin

Brie D. Sherwin is the Glenn D. West Endowed Research Professor of Law and Dean’s Scholar and Director for Interdisciplinary Research at Texas Tech University School of Law, with an adjunct appointment in Public Health. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, she specializes in environmental law and toxic tort litigation.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology, University of New Mexico
• J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law
• Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University

Her research bridges Environmental Law, Toxicology, and Public Health, addressing regulatory frameworks and human health impacts through publications in premier journals including Stanford Environmental Law Journal and NYU Environmental Law Journal. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to environmental justice and policy.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• President's Excellence in Research Professorship (2019)
• Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching Award (2019)
• Texas Tech New Faculty Award
• Outstanding Teacher of the Year in Public Health (2014, 2019)

Professor Sherwin mentors students through faculty advisement of numerous organizations and coaches Texas Tech's #1 ABA-Ranked Advocacy Program in moot court and arbitration competitions. She directs interdisciplinary research initiatives connecting law with public health disciplines.

She actively contributes to the Center for Water Law and Policy and leads collaborative projects between the Law School and Public Health programs, focusing on environmental health litigation and policy development.