Dr. Andrea Martin

Biography

Andrea J. Martin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, where she specializes in constitutional law and anti-discrimination law with a focus on antisemitism. She is the recipient of the Phillip M. Scott Teaching Excellence Award and is involved in legal scholarship that intersects with civil rights advocacy. Professor Martin's work engages with Jewish Legal Studies, aiming to develop frameworks and strategies to combat antisemitism, thereby enhancing civil rights protections. Her scholarship has been published in prestigious journals, including the Yale Law & Policy Review and the Brooklyn Law Review. In addition to her academic roles, she is a co-founder of the Center for Jewish Law and Policy, working to address antisemitism and promote civil rights initiatives. Martin's professional background includes serving as a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General and engaging in strategic legal advisory roles in the corporate sector. She holds a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, an M.B.A. from Suffolk University, and a B.A. in History from the University of Rhode Island. Her research interests and professional activities demonstrate a commitment to bridging academia and practice in service of fighting antisemitism and protecting civil liberties.

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