Jamie R. Abrams

Jamie R. Abrams is a Law Professor at American University Washington College of Law where she teaches courses in Legal Rhetoric, Torts, Family Law, Legislation, and Gender and the Law. Her scholarly research focuses on reproductive and birthing decision-making, gendered violence, and legal education pedagogy. She has published numerous books, chapters, and articles in these subject areas. She has appeared in media outlets such as the N.Y. Times, Washington Post, N.P.R., and NBC's Today Show.

Jamie Abrams has also been recognized for her innovations in teaching and pedagogy. Blackboard, Inc. awarded her the Catalyst Award for Innovations in Teaching & Learning (2021) for her design of an inter-disciplinary simulation. She was awarded the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2016 and the University of Louisville’s Presidential Multicultural Teaching Award in 2014 for her demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and service that integrate diverse perspectives. She also received the 2011 Innovations in Teaching Award from the American University Washington College of Law for her work spearheading an integrated curriculum skills simulation for 1Ls.

She lives in Arlington, Virginia with her spouse, two children, and her Yorkie named Emoji.