Jennifer Brobst

Professor Jennifer Brobst is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Memphis School of Law since 2022, focusing on intersections between health law, criminal law, and technology. She holds an LL.M. in international comparative law from Victoria University of Wellington (2002), J.D. from University of San Diego (1996), and B.A. in Social Anthropology and Archaeology from University of Cape Town (1991). Her scholarship explores privacy, liberty interests, and space law, with recent publications on space governance and tech disparities in legal practice. Awards include the 2018 Outstanding Scholar Award at Southern Illinois University School of Law. She has served on notable commissions, including the North Carolina Commission Against Domestic Violence, and contributes to treatises like Admissibility of Evidence in North Carolina (Thomson Reuters).

Education

• LL.M., Victoria University of Wellington School of Law (2002)
• J.D., University of San Diego School of Law (1996)
• B.A., University of Cape Town (1991)

Research Interests

Professor Brobst’s work spans health law, criminal law, and technology ethics, with a particular focus on privacy, mental health policy, and space law. She analyzes how scientific evidence shapes legal outcomes and advocates for wellness in legal education. Her publications address disparate tech impacts, reproductive rights enforcement, and space governance frameworks.

Scientific Awards

• Outstanding Scholar Award, Southern Illinois University School of Law (2018)

Professional Contributions

She authored the treatise Admissibility of Evidence in North Carolina and contributed to international space law volumes. Her service includes training professionals on ethics, secondary trauma management, and roles in organizations like the National Crime Victim Law Institute.