Tiffany D. Atkins

Tiffany D. Atkins is an Assistant Professor of Law at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, University of Kentucky. She teaches Civil Procedure, Family Law, and Race and the Law. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at Elon University School of Law, focusing on legal writing, Family Law, and Race and the Law. She practiced as a staff attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina, litigating cases in family law, public housing, unemployment, and educational justice.

Atkins holds a B.A. in Political Science and African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a law degree from Elon University School of Law. As a first-generation college and law student, she emphasizes accessibility and equity in her work.

Her research examines how law, culture, and systems impact marginalized communities, particularly Black people and people of color. Her scholarship includes analyzing police violence through international human rights frameworks and addressing systemic inequities in legal education. Her articles explore topics like vigilante violence, generational shifts in legal pedagogy, and strategies for inclusive classrooms.

While no formal grants or awards are listed, her career reflects a commitment to social justice and legal advocacy. She has no listed labs or teams but contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on race, law, and equity through her publications and teaching.