Danielle Weatherby

Danielle Weatherby is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. Her research focuses on the intersection of religious exercise and public accommodation laws, First Amendment jurisprudence affecting student speech, education law, and emerging legal protections for transgender individuals. She co-directs the law school's student competitions program and actively coaches teams in national appellate advocacy competitions.

Education

• Juris Doctor, cum laude, University of Florida Levin College of Law (2005)
• Visiting Student, Syracuse University College of Law (2004-2005)
• Bachelor of Arts in Classical Latin and Greek, Franklin and Marshall College (2002)

Research Focus

Weatherby's scholarship examines constitutional law issues at the crossroads of religion, public accommodations, and gender identity rights. Her work has been published in leading national law journals and frequently garners media attention from local, state, and national outlets.

Service & Engagement

• Director of Administration and Student Affairs for the Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars Program (2015, 2016)
• Chair of AALS Section of Labor Relations and Employment Law Steering Committee (2016-present)
• Spokesperson for For Fayetteville (2015-present)
• Board Member, ACLU of Northwest Arkansas (2015-2016)