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Khelani Clay is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Law Librarian at American University Washington College of Law, where she oversees access services and circulation operations. She teaches Advanced Legal Methods and Advanced Legal Research in both in-person and online formats.
- J.D., American University Washington College of Law (2009)
- M.A., Catholic University of America (2014)
- M.A., University of Illinois Chicago (2005)
- B.A., Howard University (2003)
Her research focuses on Criminal Justice, Law and Society, and Legal Education, with practical applications in Library Science and Legal Research. Recent publications and presentations address legal information systems, bar exam preparation materials, and law library management.
Professor Clay has published in edited collections like State Practice Materials, Annotated Bibliographies (2018) and presented at Computer Assisted Legal Information (CALI) and American Association of Law Library conferences. Her work emphasizes digital scholarship repositories, social media engagement, and equitable access to legal resources.
She has received the Most Outstanding Clinic Student Award (2007-2008) and contributes to local/national law library committees. Her professional background includes criminal justice policy advocacy, legal practice in domestic relations and immigration, and Capitol Hill lobbying.
