Olympia Duhart

Olympia Duhart is Interim Dean and tenured Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Shepard Broad College of Law. She holds the role of Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Development. Duhart has served as Director of NSU's nationally-ranked Legal Research & Writing Program from 2012-2021 and held a Visiting Professor position at the University of California Irvine School of Law in 2021. She also taught American Constitutional Law at Universitat de Barcelona in 2020.

• Educations:
  • B.A. in English, cum laude - University of Miami
  • J.D., magna cum laude - Nova Southeastern University

Research Interests:
Duhart focuses on pedagogical methods in legal education, particularly formative assessment and curriculum design. Her work addresses constitutional law, First Amendment rights, and the intersection of technology with human rights. She investigates systemic inequities affecting vulnerable populations, including disaster response ethics, criminal justice reform in post-Katrina New Orleans, and pedagogical strategies for underrepresented students.

Scientific Awards:

• Mary S. Lawrence Award for pioneering scholarship and curricular innovation
• Goodwin Scholar recognition during her legal studies

Professional Engagement:
Duhart co-hosts the "SALT Teaching Social Justice Podcast" and serves as Co-President of the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT). She holds leadership roles in organizations like the Legal Writing Institute, Association of Legal Writing Directors, and Florida Humanities. Her publications span journals including Wake Forest Law Review, Gonzaga Journal of International Law, and Harvard Business Review.