Virginia Morris

Virginia Morris is a Professor of Practice and the Assistant Director of the University of Arizona Innocence Project at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona. She previously served as a staff attorney with the clinic from 2023 to 2024 and brings extensive experience from private practice in civil litigation.

Education:

• B.A., McGill University, 2007 (First Class Honors)
• J.D., Harvard Law School, 2010 (Cum Laude)

Her research and professional interests center on clinical legal education, criminal justice reform, and the investigation of wrongful convictions. As part of the Innocence Project, she supervises law students in real-world cases involving claims of actual innocence, emphasizing practical legal training and systemic advocacy.

While no recent publications are listed, her work reflects a strong commitment to justice, legal ethics, and experiential learning in law. Her career bridges high-level litigation experience and public interest law, contributing significantly to legal education and policy reform.

Professional Recognition:

• No scientific awards or fellowships listed.

As Assistant Director, she plays a key role in guiding student attorneys, managing case selection, and advocating for the wrongfully convicted. Though no formal advisees are listed, she mentors law students through clinical programs. Her prior experience at Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP in New York and Washington, D.C., underscores her expertise in complex civil litigation.

The University of Arizona Innocence Project operates as a clinical law program where students investigate claims of innocence under faculty supervision, contributing to exoneration efforts and broader criminal justice reform.