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Bonnie Carlson serves as Associate Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, specializing in domestic violence and family law advocacy. Her career bridges clinical education, direct legal representation, and national policy development.
Her educational background includes a B.A. in American Studies and Women’s Studies from the University of Virginia, a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Prior to Mercer, she held significant roles including Clinical Teaching Fellow at Georgetown’s Domestic Violence Clinic and Training Staff Attorney at the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Professor Carlson’s research focuses on practical applications of domestic violence law, victim representation strategies, and clinical pedagogy. Her work emphasizes intersectional approaches to legal advocacy for vulnerable populations, particularly through civil protection order litigation and community-based legal services.
She has received notable recognition including the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Law Graduate Award and the Alexandria Bar Association’s Don F. Mela Award for community service. Her professional trajectory demonstrates sustained commitment to integrating frontline legal practice with academic instruction.
- National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Law Graduate Award
- Alexandria Bar Association Don F. Mela Award (2015)
Carlson previously supervised law students in Georgetown’s Domestic Violence Clinic and taught Legal Research and Writing at George Washington University Law School. Her clinical methodology centers on experiential learning through direct client representation in high-stakes civil litigation contexts.
