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Jamelia Morgan is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Her work focuses on the intersections of race, disability, gender, and criminal law, with an emphasis on systemic reforms to policing and punishment systems. She is a 2024 Emerging Scholar recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for her impactful scholarship and leadership.
Morgan’s research critiques carceral systems through an abolitionist lens, examining topics like disability protections under the Fourth Amendment, youth incarceration, and the criminalization of marginalized communities. She emphasizes collaboration with individuals with lived experiences in prisons and low-income communities to inform her work. Her current projects include writing a book on societal responses to disorder and analyzing how disability is framed in criminal law.
Key influences on her work include Kimberlé Crenshaw, Judith Resnick, and Reva Siegel. She mentors students to prioritize authenticity over conformity in legal careers. The Center for Racial and Disability Justice, which she founded, collaborates with colleagues Kate Caldwell and Jordyn Jensen on interdisciplinary justice initiatives.
Morgan’s accolades include the 2024 Emerging Scholar designation, reflecting her contributions to legal scholarship and advocacy for marginalized populations. Her future work aims to reduce harm in punitive systems through intersectional, abolitionist frameworks.
