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Jason Gillmer is a Professor of Law and the inaugural John J. Hemmingson Professor of Civil Liberties at Gonzaga University School of of Law, where he also serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Civil and Human Rights. He previously taught at Texas A&M Law School and American University’s Washington College of Law as a visiting professor, and began his academic career as a teaching fellow at Stanford Law School.
- LL.M., Harvard Law School
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, summa cum laude
- B.A. in History, Carleton College, cum laude
Professor Gillmer's research centers on legal history, particularly the intersections of race, law, and civil rights in 19th-century America. His work examines how law operated in everyday life, with a focus on the antebellum South, the American West during the Gold Rush, and Reconstruction. He emphasizes the use of local court records and trial-level data to uncover marginalized voices and legal struggles.
His recent scholarship, including articles like Litigating Slavery’s Reach (2023) and A Story of a Marriage on the Overland Trail (2023), reveals evolving legal narratives around race, freedom, and identity in frontier and border regions. These works, along with his book Slavery and Freedom in Texas, demonstrate a consistent focus on courtroom stories as tools for understanding systemic injustice and resistance.
- Finalist, Ramirez Family Award for Most Significant Scholarly Book, Texas Institute of Letters (2017)
- "Top Paper" Award, Southeastern Association of Law Schools (2008)
- Seven-time "Professor of the Year" at Gonzaga University School of Law
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Commission Member, Washington Supreme Court Minority and Justice Commission
Professor Gillmer has supervised numerous academic events and symposia, organized conferences on race and criminal justice, and contributed to public legal education through lectures and CLE presentations. He has also been involved in policy work related to jury diversity and racial equity in the criminal justice system. His career reflects a deep commitment to both scholarly excellence and public service.
He leads the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Gonzaga, which aims to build a nationally recognized program in civil rights education, advocacy, and policy reform, enriching student experience and contributing to broader social justice goals.
