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Nora V. Demleitner, the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, is a prominent scholar in criminal, comparative, and immigration law. She will become the first female president of St. John’s College’s Annapolis campus in January 2022, bringing extensive leadership experience as former dean of W&L Law and Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Her work focuses on sentencing, collateral consequences, and criminal justice reform.
- Accolades:
- Elected member of the American Law Institute
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- Leadership Roles:
- Dean of W&L Law (2012–2015)
- Dean of Hofstra Law (2008–2012)
Demleitner’s research emphasizes parole systems, victim/prosecutor influence in sentencing, and immigration law. Her recent commentaries in The Washington Post and The Hill highlight her advocacy for evidence-based release decisions and protections for whistleblowers. Her scholarship often bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy reform.
- Key Publications:
- 2021: Analysis of parole board dynamics in Virginia
- 2020: Reintroducing parole to reduce prison populations
- 2019: Impeachment procedures vs. criminal trials
- Education:
- J.D. from Yale Law School
- B.A. from Bates College
- LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center
