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Lisa Hoppenjans is an Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at Washington University School of Law, where she represents clients in First Amendment, media law, and civil litigation matters. Her expertise includes constitutional law, freedom of speech, and appellate litigation, with a focus on defending rights of access to public fora and court records.
Education:
- J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2010 (summa cum laude, Order of the Coif)
- M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2010
- B.A., Wake Forest University, 2003
Research Interests: Lisa’s work centers on constitutional protections for speech and press, legal challenges to viewpoint-based restrictions, defamation defense, and access to public records. Her practice bridges litigation strategy and media law, with emphasis on First Amendment advocacy in federal and state courts.
Professional Activities: She is a member of the Missouri Bar, Board Member of the St. Louis Bar Foundation, and serves on the Programming Committee of the Free Expression Legal Network. Her prior role as a newspaper reporter informs her interdisciplinary approach to media law.
Scientific Awards:
- Summa cum laude (Duke University School of Law)
- Order of the Coif
Contact: lhoppenjans@wustl.edu | Room 123, Anheuser-Busch Hall | (314) 935-8980
