Jennifer Brinkley

Jennifer L. Brinkley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at the University of West Florida's College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. She joined UWF in 2019 after teaching at the University of Colorado Denver and Western Kentucky University. Her courses include Women and the Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Legal Research & Writing, Family Law, and Law & Society.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Kentucky College of Law
• Master of Arts in Criminology, Western Kentucky University
• Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, Western Kentucky University

Her research specializes in gender-based legal analysis with regional focus on Bosnia-Herzegovina's judiciary. She investigates intersections of criminal law, social justice, and institutional gender dynamics through interdisciplinary frameworks.

Brinkley's professional background includes civil litigation, solo practice, corporate law, and prosecution roles, providing practical foundation for her academic work.