Hillary Farber

Professor Hillary Farber is a faculty member at UMass School of Law, where she teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Criminal Motions Practice. Her research focuses on policing and technology, drones, privacy law, immigration, and juvenile justice.

• Education:
  • BA in political science with high honors, University of Michigan
  • J.D., Northeastern University School of Law

Research Interests: Professor Farber's work bridges technology and legal frameworks, analyzing issues like drone surveillance, constitutional privacy rights, and juvenile interrogation practices. Her scholarship has appeared in journals such as Syracuse Law Review and Georgetown Immigration Law Journal.

Recent Publications: Her articles address trends in body-worn cameras, deepfake technology in interrogations, and cross-cultural credibility assessment in asylum cases. These works often intersect with privacy law, criminal justice reform, and technological ethics.

Professional Activities: She serves on the Uniform Law Commission's Drafting Committee on Tort Laws for Drones and is a founding member of the New England Innocence Project. Professor Farber speaks regularly at academic conferences and industry events, including engagements in Australia and with the American Bar Association.

Advisory Roles: She is on the Advisory Board of the Boston Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the Board of Directors for Suffolk Lawyers for Justice.