Babette Boyd

I became a full-time member of the faculty at UNCW after a more than twenty year career as licensed practicing attorney; during which time, I became an experienced litigator handling every aspect of numerous civil and criminal cases, from investigation through trials and appeals, in the states of New York, California, and Vermont. I took on various roles during my legal career: as a prosecutor, defense attorney, in-house counsel, and associate counsel in large and small private law firms. I became a member of the Bars of New York, California, Vermont and North Carolina. After moving to North Carolina, I changed my career trajectory from practicing law to teaching. I focused on developing and teaching courses that involved the intersection between law and the related disciplines like Criminology, History, Political Science, Business, etc.

Education

B.A. History, Boston State College (University of Massachusetts)
J.D. George Washington University School of Law

Specialization in Teaching

Criminal Law, Criminal Courts, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law & Procedure, Introduction to Criminal Justice System, Sexual Violence, Juvenile Justice, Battle For Justice (Voting the Laws and Constitution). I have led several study abroad programs to study the International Courts in The Hague and the Domestic Courts of France, Germany, Sweden, and England.

Research Interests

Domestic and International Criminal, Civil Court structure, process and procedures. Exploring the relationships between specific groups, such as: Blacks, Women & Gender, Children and Juveniles, and legal structure and practice.

Professional Service

Member of the State Bar of North Carolina, Coordinator of Africana Studies Program (2022-2023)

Honors & Awards

Fulbright Visiting Chair Award - Canada - 2016, Lecturer of the Year- 2016, Discere Aude Award - 2015