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Deborah Ahrens is a tenured Professor of Law at the Seattle University School of Law. She specializes in criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence, with a focus on drug policy, student rights, and mass incarceration reform. Ahrens holds a B.A. from Brown University, an M.P.P. from Harvard University, and a J.D. (magna cum laude) from NYU School of Law, where she served as senior articles editor of the Law Review.
Education:
- B.A., Public Policy, Brown University, 1994
- M.P.P., Harvard Kennedy School, 1996
- J.D., New York University School of Law, 2000 (magna cum laude)
Research Interests: Ahrens examines policing practices, criminal sanctioning regimes, and drug policy reforms. Her work critiques hyper-punitive drug policies and advocates for systemic changes to address mass incarceration. She also explores student speech regulation and constitutional rights in educational settings.
Professional Service: Ahrens contributes to legal practice through roles on the Washington Pattern Jury Instructions Committee and the Executive Board of the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. She is recognized for innovative teaching and frequently honored by students.
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