Charlie Penrod

Charlie Penrod is a Professor in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at the University of West Florida's College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. He holds a J.D. from Louisiana State University and specializes in copyright law, employment law, and cybercrime.

His research explores:

• Copyright law with emphasis on fair use applications
• Employment law frameworks and unemployment policies
• Cybercrime prevention in educational curricula
• University sexual harassment policy compliance
• Ethical dimensions of business and legal systems

Penrod's publications show consistent focus on legal theory applications in digital and employment contexts, with emerging work on technology's intersection with jurisprudence.

Outside academia, Penrod is an accomplished Jeopardy! champion and enjoys tennis and New Orleans Saints football.