Miriam A. Cherry

Professor Miriam A. Cherry serves as a full-time Professor at St. John's University School of Law, specializing in labor and employment law with international policy impact. Her work bridges academic research and real-world labor regulation, particularly through collaborations with the United Nations International Labour Office (ILO).

Her research focuses on critical intersections of law and technology:

• Platform economy regulation and gig worker classification
• Algorithmic discrimination in employment
• Workplace surveillance through AI systems
• Historical labor movements (e.g., Luddites) applied to modern tech debates
• Cross-border conflicts in digital labor platforms

Cherry's scholarship shows a clear trajectory toward shaping global labor standards for the digital age, combining historical analysis with cutting-edge regulatory frameworks. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in translating academic research into actionable policy through UN and ILO engagements.

No specific scientific awards are documented in the source materials, though her influence is evidenced by high-level invitations from international bodies.

She actively mentors law students including Stephanie Ulan (Class of 2024) and Andrew Jaus (Class of 2026), who contributed research on AI workplace surveillance and algorithmic discrimination. Her international collaborations with the ILO have produced policy reports on U.S. gig economy regulation and training materials for global labor judges.