Renee Henson

Professor Renee Henson is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law, joining in July 2023. She specializes in the intersection of artificial intelligence and tort law, with expertise in business and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and products liability. Her legal practice at Stinson LLP focused on complex litigation, including e-discovery and cases involving autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI, and technology-related risks.

• BA, Columbia College (magna cum laude with distinction)
• J.D., University of Missouri School of Law (Editor-in-Chief, Business, Entrepreneurship & Tax Law Review)

Her research explores AI regulation, proposing frameworks like government-backed insurance and strict liability models to balance innovation with risk mitigation. She analyzes parallels between nuclear energy insurance and AI liability, and evaluates the EU’s AI Act as a template for U.S. legislation.

Professor Henson has published in the Georgia State University Law Review, Temple Law Review, and Missouri Law Review, focusing on AI governance, legal liability, and comparative regulatory strategies. Her work has been recognized by Missouri Lawyer’s Media and Lawyers of Color, and she received the 2024 Faculty Award from the University of Missouri School of Law’s Black Law Students Association.

• Top Verdict and Settlement Winner by Missouri Lawyer’s Media (2023)
• Lawyers of Color 'Hot List' honoree (2022)
• Faculty Award, University of Missouri School of Law Black Law Students Association (2024)

A sought-after speaker, she has presented to the American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, and academic symposia on AI’s ethical and legal implications. She also serves on the Missouri Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions and Charges – Civil, contributing to civil litigation standards.