Nancy A. Costello

Nancy A. Costello is a Clinical Professor of Law at Michigan State University's College of Law, where she serves as Director of both the First Amendment Clinic and the Free Expression Online Library and Resource Center. Her career spans academia and legal practice, with expertise in intellectual property, media law, and e-business law.

• Education: J.D. (cum laude) from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
• B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University

Research interests include:

• Intellectual Property Law in the Digital Age
• First Amendment Advocacy
• Cross-disciplinary Legal-Journalistic Practices

Professional background highlights her transition from 15 years as a journalist for institutions like the Detroit Free Press and Associated Press to practicing commercial litigation, defamation law, and e-business law at Dickinson Wright PLLC before joining MSU College of Law.