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Teri Ravenell is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law. Her scholarship centers on qualified immunity, municipal liability, and federal civil rights litigation against police officials, drawing from her personal experiences with racial profiling. As an educator, she teaches Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Civil Rights Litigation, and Police Conduct.
- Education: JD from Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar), BA from the University of Virginia.
Research Interests: Ravenell’s work examines the intersection of §1983 litigation with broader legal frameworks, advocating for reforms to enhance governmental accountability for constitutional violations. Her recent publications in top-tier law reviews have influenced national discourse on policing accountability.
Academic Leadership: She spearheads initiatives like summer faculty writing retreats, Faculty Fridays, and the Faculty Exchange Program to foster collaborative scholarship, resulting in a 20% increase in faculty publications. These efforts emphasize relational scholarship and cross-disciplinary feedback.
Practice Experience: Prior to academia, Ravenell clerked for Judge Raymond A. Jackson (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia) and worked at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering. She is a member of the Virginia Bar since 2002.
