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Professor Meghan Boone is an associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Law, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2020. Previously, she held academic appointments including a fellowship at Georgetown University Law Center, a professorship at the University of Alabama School of Law, and a visiting professorship at Washington University School of Law. She focuses her research on reproductive rights, family law, and gender equality, particularly regarding the legal regulation of the physical body and rights of pregnant individuals.
Educationally, Boone holds a B.A. from Trinity College, a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, and an L.L.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Her work challenges traditional legal frameworks through groundbreaking analyses like her 2023 essay Expecting Violence, which argues that pregnancy itself is inherently violent, sparking debate among scholars.
Her research interests include lactation law, criminalization of pregnant individuals, and workplace gender equality. Recent work with Benjamin McMichael critiques laws criminalizing prenatal drug use, demonstrating how such policies worsen fetal and infant mortality rates. Boone advocates for evidence-based policies that support rather than penalize pregnant individuals.
- Awards: Faculty Member of the Year, American Association of Law School Scholarly Papers Competition Winner, Women Who Make a Difference
- Grants & Advising: Advises on reproductive rights litigation and policy reform. No specific grants listed, but her tenure provides resources for ongoing projects.
Boone’s career reflects a commitment to non-linear professional growth, balancing academic rigor with family life. She emphasizes collaboration across generations to advance reproductive justice and gender equality in legal systems.
