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Susan Saab Fortney is the Stephen Alton University Professor, Professor of Law, and Director of the Program for the Advancement of Legal Ethics at Texas A&M University School of Law. Her career spans legal ethics, professional responsibility, and sexual harassment prevention in legal and STEM fields.
- Legal Ethics
- Professional Responsibility
- Dispute Resolution
- Malpractice Law
- Lawyer Regulation
- Law Firm Ethics
- Attorneys’ Professional Liability Insurance
- Health Care and Bioethics Mediation
- Sexual Harassment Prevention in STEM
Her recent research focuses on judicial accountability, diversity in legal and engineering education, and ethical infrastructure to address misconduct. Articles highlight systemic gaps in attorney discipline and solutions for harassment in academic/professional settings.
Scientific awards and honors include the
- American Bar Association's Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award (2024)
- Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award at Texas Tech (2006)
- Fulbright Scholar (2000)
- National Science Foundation grants for sexual harassment research
- Multiple Distinguished Researcher and Teaching Awards
She has led NSF-funded initiatives to fortify ethical systems in STEM and legal education and co-founded programs like the Texas Apprenticeship Network to support small law firms. Her work bridges legal accountability, judicial transparency, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
