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Eve Hanan is a Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Director of the Misdemeanor Clinic. She teaches Criminal Procedure and Criminal Law, drawing on extensive litigation experience from her work as a public defender. Her research integrates social science insights into criminal justice, focusing on restorative justice, implicit bias in sentencing, and public defender services. She also explores creative arts therapy applications in gender studies, particularly dance/movement therapy for transgender adults. Hanan has published widely and presented at major legal conferences, including the Association of American Law Schools. Her work critiques emotional biases in legal systems and advocates for structural reforms.
Education:
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School (recipient of Henry M. Bates Memorial Scholarship Award)
- M.A., Drexel University (Creative Arts in Therapy)
- B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver (summa cum laude)
Research Interests:
- Criminal justice reform and sentencing disparities
- Implicit bias and emotional influence in judicial decisions
- Public defender systems and workload challenges
- Restorative justice and alternative dispute resolution
- Creative movement therapy in gender-affirming care
- Legal narratives in pregnancy-related prosecutions
Recent Publications: Analyze legal reforms (e.g., parole, progressive prosecution), emotional proof in miscarriage cases, and gender-focused therapeutic practices.
