Molly O'Brien

Molly O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning at the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, Australian National University. She holds an AB from Brown University, a JD from Northeastern University School of Law, and an LLM from Temple University.

Research Expertise: Her interdisciplinary scholarship focuses on:

• Structural legal reforms in Australia
• Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution
• Human rights implications of brain injuries in carceral systems
• Policy interventions addressing systemic overrepresentation

Publication Analysis: Recent works demonstrate a strong thematic focus on justice system reform, particularly examining intersections between neurotrauma, prison populations, and legal advocacy. Her publications increasingly engage with health policy dimensions of jurisprudence.

Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards identified in source materials.

Educational Leadership: As Director of Teaching and Learning, she oversees curricular development and pedagogical innovation in legal education at ANU.