Joy Kanwar
B.A., New College
J.D., Vermont Law School
M.S.E.L, Vermont Law School
Torts
Biography
Joy Kanwar is Professor of Legal Writing and was named the Arthur Pinto & Stephen Bohlen Associate Dean of Inclusion & Diversity and Professor of Legal Writing as of July 1, 2023. Kanwar’s recent scholarship explores questions about inclusion and exclusion in immigration and citizenship law through historical and narrative lenses. She has also published about techniques to help students become lawyers who are prepared to enter the profession in a well-trained, reflective, and “whole person” way. Before entering academia, Kanwar practiced in several litigation areas at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. She earned her J.D. and Masters in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School.
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