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Jamie Abrams is a Professor at American University's Washington College of Law, where she directs the Legal Rhetoric Program for first-year law students. She teaches courses in Legal Research & Writing, Torts, Family Law, Legislation, and Gender and the Law. Her academic background includes an LL.M. from Columbia University Law School (2011), a J.D. and M.S. from American University Washington College of Law (2002), and a B.A. from Indiana University–Bloomington (1999).
Professor Abrams' research focuses on reproductive decision-making, gendered violence, and legal education pedagogy. Her work intersects feminist legal theory with practical applications in family law, tort reform, and pedagogical innovation. She maintains active engagement with media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, and NPR.
Her scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on gender equity in legal systems, pedagogical reform in legal education, and practical applications of tort and family law. Recent works emphasize inclusive teaching methodologies and feminist legal frameworks.
- Catalyst Award for Innovations in Teaching & Learning (2021)
- Teacher of the Year Award, University of Louisville (2016)
- Presidential Multicultural Teaching Award (2014)
- Innovations in Teaching Award (2011)
- Mussey-Gillett Shining Star Award
- C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award (2017)
Professor Abrams co-founded the Brandeis Human Rights Advocacy Program, which earned recognition for advancing immigrant and refugee rights. She supervises law students through practical simulations but no specific advisees are named in available materials.
Her interdisciplinary collaborations include developing dental malpractice deposition simulations with dental faculty. She maintains visiting scholar relationships with the University of Turku (Finland) and University of Leeds (UK), focusing on family regulation and reproductive decision-making.
