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Cristina Tilley, Claire Ferguson-Carlson Faculty Fellow in Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, specializes in Tort Law and Constitutional Law, with a focus on defamation, speech injuries, and interpersonal obligations. Her scholarship bridges private and public law to advance social justice. She holds a JD and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Northwestern University Law Review, followed by a clerkship with Judge Richard D. Cudahy on the Seventh Circuit..
- Education: BSJ and JD from Northwestern University
- Professional History: Visiting Assistant Professor at Northwestern, litigator at Mayer Brown (asbestos, securities, First Amendment), former news reporter
Research Interests center on defamation reform, gendered legal frameworks, and constitutional tensions in torts. Her work interrogates how legal systems balance free speech with victim redress, particularly in cases involving emotional distress and sexual harm.
Recent publications (2024-2022) explore constitutional torts, feminist judgments, and asbestos litigation, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Awards include the 2024 University of Iowa Presidential Lecture and presentation at the Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum. She practices in conflicts, torts, and media law, with affiliations in the Illinois Bar.
