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Jessica Owley is a Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Environmental Law Program at the University of Miami School of Law. She holds a secondary appointment at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences and is affiliated with the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, Business Compliance & Sustainability, and Human Rights programs. Her work bridges legal scholarship with interdisciplinary environmental challenges.
Research interests focus on climate change adaptation, climate mobility, conservation law, and the legal dimensions of historical monuments. She examines issues like climate-driven displacement, legal frameworks for conservation lands, and the intersection of property law with social justice. Notable projects include studies on South Florida’s climate migration preparedness and the socio-legal dynamics of Confederate monument removal.
Her recent publications address climate mobility’s societal impacts, art’s role in resilience-building, and legal barriers to monument removal. Articles also explore federal land conservation in rural areas and the compliance mechanisms of the Paris Agreement. While no formal awards are listed, her work reflects engagement with critical environmental and social issues.
Owley’s affiliations highlight collaboration across disciplines, particularly in ecosystem science and policy. She actively contributes to discussions on climate policy, legal innovation, and equitable solutions to environmental challenges.
