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Margaret A. "Meg" Ryan is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School and an active faculty member. She is also a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School, appointed in 2012, and serves as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces since 2006. Her career spans military service, private legal practice, and academia.
Education:
- B.A., Knox College (1985)
- J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School (1995), graduating summa cum laude and receiving awards for legal writing and outstanding scholarship.
Ryan's research focuses on Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and procedural frameworks in Criminal Law and Procedure. Her work intersects with military justice systems and judicial practices, informed by her extensive service in the U.S. Marine Corps and legal clerkships.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Honorary Doctor of Laws, Pace University Law School (2007)
- Elected Member, American Law Institute (2015)
As a former partner at prominent law firms and a clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and Judge J. Michael Luttig, Ryan brings practical legal expertise to her academic roles. She teaches courses such as Military Law and Justice (Spring 2026) at Harvard Law School.
