معرفی
Lynne Marie Kohm serves as the John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law at Regent University School of Law, where she specializes in family law, estate planning, and gender studies with a distinctive integration of Christian legal scholarship. Her work critically examines marriage, family structure, and children's rights within contemporary legal frameworks.
Education:
- Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law (1989)
- Theological Studies, Institute of Biblical Studies (1986)
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany (1980)
Research Focus: Professor Kohm's scholarship consistently advocates for traditional family structures while analyzing legal developments through both doctrinal and faith-based lenses. Her research spans marriage law, estate planning for women, children's rights under international treaties, and the societal consequences of family fragmentation. She critically engages with topics like same-sex marriage, reproductive technologies, and gender equality, often arguing for legal frameworks that prioritize marital unions and parental rights.
Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on the intersection of family law with immigration policy, the impact of Obergefell on women and children, and critiques of international children's rights frameworks. Her scholarship frequently employs historical analysis (notably referencing Jane Austen) to contextualize contemporary family law dilemmas, while maintaining consistent advocacy for marriage as the optimal legal and social foundation for family life.
Awards & Recognition:
- Regent University Chancellor’s Award for Faculty Excellence (Professor of the Year, 2005)
- Multiple Regent University teaching awards (2002-2004)
- Student Bar Association Professor of the Year awards (1997-1999)
- Book nominations for Estate Planning Success for Women
Professional Service & Mentoring: As three-term President of Regent's Faculty Senate, Kohm shaped university governance and academic policy. She actively mentors female law students and trains attorneys in family restoration practices. Her professional affiliations include the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Christian Legal Society, Alliance Defense Fund, and Concerned Women for America. She serves as Co-Director of Regent's Oxford Study Abroad program and previously practiced law in New York with expertise in estate planning and family law.
Additional Context: Kohm's six-year service with Campus Crusade for Christ informs her integration of faith and legal scholarship. She maintains active involvement in organizations advocating for traditional family values while contributing to academic discourse through extensive publications and conference presentations.
