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Jocelyn Benson is an Associate Professor of Law at Wayne State University's Law School and former dean (2012–2016), becoming the youngest woman to lead an accredited U.S. law school. She currently serves as vice chair of the Levin Center's advisory board and CEO of the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), focusing on improving race relations through sports. Her academic and professional roles emphasize civil rights, election integrity, and civic education.
Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- M.Phil., Oxford University (as a Marshall Scholar)
- B.A., Wellesley College
Research & Advocacy: Benson specializes in civil rights law, election law, and education law. Her work includes founding the Michigan Center for Election Law to promote electoral transparency and leading efforts to block unlawful voter suppression tactics. She authored State Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic Process (2010), a seminal text on election administration.
Publications: Her scholarship spans election fraud analysis, voting rights, and redistricting reform, with a focus on legal frameworks and policy innovations to strengthen democracy.
Awards:
- Michigan Women's Hall of Fame (2015)
- Crain's Detroit Business's Michigan's 100 Most Influential Women (2016)
Grants & Leadership: She co-founded Military Spouses of Michigan and served on iCivics' board with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Her election protection initiatives include statewide efforts to combat voter suppression and increase civic participation.
Teaching & Mentorship: Courses include Race and the Law and Sports and Inequality, reflecting her commitment to addressing systemic inequities through legal education.
