Dr. Veronica Thronson

Professor

Biography

Veronica Thronson is a Clinical Professor of Law and the Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Michigan State University College of Law. She teaches courses including Domestic Violence Law and Family Law. Thronson has extensive experience in family and immigration law, having served as a Directing Attorney for the Domestic Violence Project at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. She has previously held a visiting professor position at Penn State Law and is involved with the National Judicial College as a faculty member. Throughout her career, she has conducted training programs for attorneys and judges, focusing on immigration law and community outreach. Thronson is also a Vice-Chair of the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field of law, including the Champion of Justice Award from the State Bar of Michigan. Her engagement with various professional organizations and committees underscores her commitment to advocating for immigrants and victims of domestic violence.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor of Law
2017-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University College of Law • East Lansing, MI

Teaches Domestic Violence Law, Family Law, and Immigration Law; directs the Immigration Law Clinic.

Visiting Professor
2023-08-01 — 2024-05-01

Penn State Law • University Park, PA

Directed the Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic and taught Immigration Law.

Awards

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Champion of Justice Award
2023-01-01
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Light of Liberty Attorney of the Year
2024-01-01
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Donald F. Campbell Outstanding Teaching Award
2019-01-01
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Pro Bono Championship Award
2020-01-01
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Michigan State University Service-Learning Civic Engagement Award
2014-01-01