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D.R. Jones is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Law Library at the University of Memphis School of Law. She has been a faculty member since 2008, where she teaches Copyright Law and Information Privacy Law. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges legal and psychological perspectives, focusing on intellectual property, privacy, and workplace dynamics.
- B.A., Mercer University (summa cum laude)
- J.D., Mercer University School of Law (cum laude)
- Master of Librarianship, University of Washington (Certificate in Law Librarianship)
Jones's research spans two primary domains: Copyright and Privacy Law, where she examines legal frameworks and ethical implications, and Workplace Dynamics, focusing on discrimination, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) challenges, and psychological safety. Her work integrates legal analysis with empirical studies on identity management, stigma, and systemic bias.
Her recent publications (2022-2024) explore themes such as DEI in STEM, subtle discrimination, pregnancy disclosure, and psychological standing in allyship. These works employ meta-analytic methods, time-lagged studies, and theoretical models to address systemic workplace inequities.
Scientific Awards:
- Recipient of the 2022 Patricia and Dan Murrell Ethics and Professionalism Teaching Award for innovative ethics integration in Information Privacy Law instruction.
- 2014 winner of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Law Library Journal Article of the Year Award for her article Locked Collections: Copyright and the Future of Research Support.
Jones has provided extensive professional service in law librarianship, including leadership roles in the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) such as Special Interest Section Council Chair and President of a major AALL chapter spanning ten states. Her work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly at the intersection of law, psychology, and organizational behavior.
