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Suja A. Thomas is a Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and holds the endowed Peer and Sarah Pedersen Professorship. She specializes in Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law, and Juries and Jury Behavior. Her work critically examines judicial procedures, civil rights, and historical legal frameworks.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Northwestern University
Her research focuses on revitalizing the civil jury system, analyzing the constitutional implications of summary judgment, and exploring employment discrimination law. She critiques modern judicial practices that undermine jury roles and advocates for procedural reforms to align with constitutional principles.
Key Research Trends: Her articles emphasize the erosion of jury rights in civil and juvenile courts, the impact of landmark cases like Twombly and Iqbal on legal standards, and the intersection of public accommodations with discrimination laws. She frequently addresses how atypical cases shape problematic legal precedents.
Awards and Recognition:
- CAAM Fellowship (2023)
- Ready, Set, Pitch! Winner (2023)
- Carroll P. Hurd Award for Scholarly Excellence (2021)
- Civil Justice Scholarship Award (2021)
- Robert P. Larsen Human Development Award (2017)
Her professional activities include participation in workshops like Key Actors in Breaking Barriers to Justice (2018). She has not listed formal advisees or grants in the provided materials.
Labs/Teams: No lab affiliations mentioned; her work is primarily individual and collaborative through academic publications and conferences.
