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Jennifer Bennett Shinall is a Professor at Vanderbilt University Law School, where she holds the Sara J. Finley Chair in Women, Law & Policy. She is affiliated with the Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics and teaches courses including Employment Discrimination Law, Employment Law, Labor Markets and Human Resources, and the Ph.D. Workshop.
Education:
- A.B. in Economics and History, Harvard University
- J.D. and Ph.D. in Law and Economics, Vanderbilt University
Her research centers on employment discrimination, particularly concerning gender and disability, with a focus on how health conditions such as obesity and pregnancy impact labor market outcomes. She investigates how legal systems can mitigate disparities, drawing from both economic and legal perspectives. Her interdisciplinary work bridges law, economics, and public policy.
While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her scholarly work has been published in peer-reviewed economic and law journals, reflecting a strong trend in empirical legal studies and labor market analysis.
Professional Recognition:
- First graduate of the Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics at Vanderbilt University
- Elected to the Order of the Coif
- Senior Articles Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review
She advises students through the Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics and contributes to academic mentorship and curriculum development. Her prior experience includes clerking for Judge John Tinder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which informs her legal scholarship and teaching.
She is actively involved in research and academic leadership, contributing to Vanderbilt's interdisciplinary programs and public interest initiatives.
