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Melissa Murray is the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and Faculty Director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center. She specializes in Family Law, Constitutional Law, and Reproductive Rights and Justice, with a focus on the legal regulation of intimate life, including marriage equality, caregiving, and reproductive autonomy. Her work bridges legal scholarship, public policy, and media commentary, appearing in outlets like the New York Times and CNN.
Education:
- B.A. in History/American Studies, University of Virginia, with honors and distinction (1997)
- J.D., Yale Law School (2002), Notes Development Editor of Yale Law Journal
Research Interests: Explores intersections of law and intimate life, including reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and legal frameworks for caregiving. Her scholarship emphasizes how laws shape societal norms around family, sexuality, and equality.
Publications: Over 20 key articles in top law reviews (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Michigan) and co-authored Cases on Reproductive Rights and Justice, a foundational casebook in the field. Recent works address the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and its implications for democracy.
Awards: Multiple teaching and scholarship honors, including the Podell Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) and the Rutter Award (2014). Recognized as a leading voice in legal academia through lectureships at institutions like Harvard, UCLA, and Chautauqua.
Courses Taught: Constitutional Law, Family Law, and seminars on motherhood and legal theory. Known for integrating literature and social movements into doctrinal analysis.
