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Jodi Wilson is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Memphis School of Law, where she has served since 2009. She has held significant leadership roles including Director of Legal Methods (2009-2020), Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2018-2019), and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2019-2025). Her academic work focuses on legal pedagogy, research, writing, and professional responsibility.
- Education
- B.A., University of Arkansas (with honors)
- J.D., Washington University School of Law (with honors)
Professor Wilson is a nationally recognized authority in Legal Writing and Legal Methods. She transformed Memphis Law's Legal Methods program from an adjunct-based model to a full-time faculty model, expanding research and writing training. Her administrative contributions include curriculum development, ABA compliance, and university teaching advisory roles.
Her scholarly activities center on pedagogy, arbitration, and professional responsibility. She engages with the legal community through CLE presentations and practical writing for practicing attorneys. She has served as advisor to multiple student organizations and chaired key institutional committees.
- Scientific Awards & Honors
- President's Distinguished Service Award (Legal Writing Institute)
- Patricia & Dan Murrell Ethics and Professionalism Teaching Award
- Board of Governors Chair Award (American Academy of Otolaryngology)
- Advocate Circle Award (Memphis Area Legal Services)
As a practicing attorney prior to academia, she specialized in civil litigation and healthcare law. She maintains active Tennessee bar membership and has contributed to national legal practice through her work with Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and other law firms.
