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Erin E. Murphy is the Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties at New York University School of Law. She specializes in criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and forensic science, with notable expertise in forensic DNA analysis and legal reform. Her work bridges academia and policy, including roles as a Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Domestic Policy Council (2021–2022) and as an Associate Reporter for the American Law Institute’s Model Penal Code revision.
Education:
- JD, Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, 1999
- AB in Comparative Literature, Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, 1995
Research Interests: Murphy’s research focuses on procedural and evidentiary challenges in criminal justice, including policing, forensic science reliability, sexual assault law, and drug policy. She is internationally recognized for critiques of forensic DNA practices, as highlighted in her book Inside the Cell: The Dark Side of Forensic DNA.
Awards & Affiliations: Recipient of the 2012 Podell Distinguished Teaching Award. Member of the New York Commission on Forensic Science (2024–present) and the Brennan Center for Justice Board (2014–2021). She has contributed to high-profile media outlets like the New York Times and Science.
Teaching: Teaches Criminal Law, Evidence, and Forensic Evidence seminars. Courses emphasize practical lawyering skills, ethical dilemmas, and systemic critiques of the criminal legal system.
Policy Impact: Led the decade-long revision of Article 213 (Sexual Assault and Related Offenses) of the Model Penal Code. Advises on federal and state forensic science policies, reflecting her focus on translating scholarly work into actionable reforms.
