Veryl Victoria Miles

Professor Veryl Victoria Miles is a faculty member at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, specializing in Commercial Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, and Legal Education. She served as Dean of the law school from 2005–2012 and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs from 1997–1999. Prior to her academic career, she practiced law at the Federal Reserve Board's General Counsel's Office.

• Education: J.D., The Catholic University of America; B.A., Wells College.

Her research focuses on consumer bankruptcy law, legal education reform, and the intersection of law with social and racial justice. Her scholarship addresses issues such as uniform bar examination standards, faculty diversity, and the interpretation of bankruptcy code provisions.

Her publications include works on the Uniform Bar Examination's mobility benefits, faith-based law schools' missions, and the historical role of Black lawyers in Virginia. She has also contributed to discussions on discharging tax liabilities and mortgage bifurcation in bankruptcy proceedings.

• Professional Affiliations:
  • Deputy Director, Association of American Law Schools (2001–2003)
  • Member, NCBE Uniform Bar Examination Committee (2008–2012)
  • Member, ABA Accreditation Committee (2008–2012)
  • Board Member, Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School (2010–present)
  • Member, American Law Institute

She co-edited the D.C. Bar Practice Manual (2004) and has written extensively on topics ranging from postpetition interest limits to lien avoidance in bankruptcy.