Jill C. Morrison

Committed to excellence in scholarship on gender and sexuality law, Jill C. Morrison is a distinguished faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center. She serves as the director of the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program and the Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa Program. With a profound dedication to women's rights and leadership, particularly in African contexts, Morrison brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles. Morrison's academic interests are deeply rooted in health law and policy, reproductive justice, and bioethics. Her teaching portfolio includes seminars that delve into these critical areas, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and ethical considerations surrounding gender and health issues. Her approach to teaching is both rigorous and compassionate, encouraging students to engage critically with the material and to develop their own informed perspectives. Before joining Georgetown, Morrison honed her expertise at the National Women's Law Center, where she worked on pivotal issues affecting women's rights. Her legal career also includes experience as a judicial clerk, which provided her with invaluable insights into the judicial process and the intricacies of legal research and writing. This diverse background informs her teaching and research, allowing her to offer a nuanced perspective on the intersection of law, gender, and health. As a visiting professor of law, Morrison is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Her work not only advances academic discourse but also contributes to meaningful change in the real world, particularly in the areas of reproductive justice and women's leadership. Through her scholarship and advocacy, she continues to inspire the next generation of legal professionals to pursue justice and equality.