About
Professor Noa Ben-Asher is a Professor of Law at the School of Law, St. John’s University. They joined the faculty in 2023 from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Their scholarly interests center on gender, sexuality, and legal theory, with publications in leading legal journals and an upcoming book, Secular-Christian Social Justice, to be published by NYU Press in 2024. They teach courses including Torts, Family Law, and Law, Gender & Sexuality.
- Education:
- J.S.D., New York University School of Law
- LL.M., New York University School of Law
- LL.B., Bar-Ilan University School of Law
Professor Ben-Asher’s research explores intersections of law with social justice movements, gender identity, reproductive rights, and trauma-centered justice frameworks. Their work critically examines legal responses to contemporary issues such as Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and policies restricting gender-affirming care. They advocate for inclusive legal frameworks that address systemic inequities rooted in gender, race, and sexuality.
Recent scholarship highlights debates over emergency powers, the political theology of crisis justice, and family law reform. Their writing often bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform equitable legal and social policies.
