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Megan T. Stevenson is a Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law and holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Economics. She specializes in empirical research at the intersection of criminal justice and economics, focusing on bail, algorithmic risk assessment, misdemeanors, sentencing, and juvenile justice.
- PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley
Her research has been cited in landmark federal civil rights decisions like O’Donnell v. Harris County and has earned prestigious accolades including the Ephraim Prize (inaugural winner), Shannon Fellowship (2024), and Oliver E. Williamson Prize (2019). She has published extensively in top-tier legal and economic journals such as Stanford Law Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Review of Economics and Statistics.
Her recent work explores recidivism patterns, algorithmic bias in pretrial release, and the economic implications of juvenile justice systems. Media outlets like The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Science Magazine have profiled her research.
Scientific Awards:
- Ephraim Prize (inaugural winner)
- Shannon Fellowship (2024)
- Oliver E. Williamson Prize (2019)
She has served on the board of directors of the American Law and Economics Association (2021-2024) and chaired the Law and Economics section at the Association of American Law Schools (2024). Her work has received widespread media coverage and influenced policy debates on criminal justice reform.
