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Robin Fretwell Wilson holds the Mildred Van Voorhis Jones Chair in Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she founded and co-directs the Family Law and Policy Program. She also co-directs the Epstein Health Law and Policy Program and maintains professor appointments in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine's Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and the University of Illinois College of Medicine's Department of Pathology. Her work bridges family law, health law, and biomedical ethics with a particular focus on reconciling religious liberty with LGBTQ+ rights.
- Education: J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law
- Appointments: College of Law, Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Pathology Department
Wilson's research examines complex intersections between law, religion, and bioethics. She has authored 20 books and over 100 scholarly articles addressing family law, health law, and civil rights complementarity. Her recent focus includes
Her scholarship addresses
- Religious Freedom vs. LGBTQ+ Rights
- Biomedical Ethics Frameworks
- Child Custody in Violent Contexts
- Pandemic Justice Access
- Transgender Athlete Policies
- Contraception Regulation Conflicts
Wilson's recent publications
- 2024: Routledge Handbook on Transgender Athletes
- 2022: Review of Conscientious Exemption
- 2021: Domestic Relations Textbook
- 2020: Administrative State and Culture Wars
- 2019: Common Ground Lawmaking
Award Highlights
- Fulbright Scholar (2024)
- Thomas L. Kane Religious Freedom Award (2018)
- 150 for 150 Women of Illinois (2018)
Wilson leads the Fairness for All Initiative promoting dialogue between religious and LGBTQ+ communities. She co-investigates projects on
- Child Custody Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases
- Community Health Workers as Citizen Scientists
- Family Court Racial Disparities During Pandemics
