ERIN L. KELLEY, PhD, JD
Professor, Law & Literature Scholar, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Advocate for Victims of Violence Against Women
A Global Citizenship Alliance Faculty Fellow, Dr. Erin L. Kelley is a professor at Dallas College and a lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas. Sheholds terminal degrees in both literature (PhD) and law (JD).
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In Dr. Kelley's book, Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game, (Routledge, 2024), she writes about themes in law and literature that blame the victim instead of the wrongdoer.
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Dr. Kelley is a recipient of the Developing Learning Power Teaching Award. At UT Dallas, she is one among a few professors in the nation who teaches the course, Legal Research and Writing for undergraduate students.
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Dr. Kelley has authored several academic articles, has presented at academic and professional conferences, and has spoken about narratives in law and literature that portray unjust bias against members of different minority groups.
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When Dr. Kelley isn’t teaching and writing about the connections between law and literature, she enjoys participating in equestrian eventing. She also likes yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
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If you want to know more about Dr. Kelley:
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Watch her TEDx Talk, "How Law Stigmatizes Rape Victims."
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Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Check out her articles, speaking events, and podcast interviews.
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For even more, take a look at her curriculum vitae.
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Dr. Kelley can be reached at drerinkelley@gmail.com (Professional Inquiries Only)
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Disclaimer: While Dr. Kelley has a background in criminal law, she does not practice law and does not provide legal advice.
© 2018 by Dr. Erin L. Kelley
