Michele Okoh

Michele Okoh is an Assistant Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, where she joined the faculty in the fall of 2022.12 She specializes in teaching criminal law and criminal procedure, with her scholarship focusing on the intersection of these areas with other fields.1

Academic Background and Expertise

Prior to her current position, Okoh was a senior lecturing fellow at Duke University School of Law.2 She holds both a JD and an MPH, indicating a background in both law and public health.4 Her areas of expertise include:

• Criminal law
• Criminal procedure
• Public health law
• Environmental justice

Research and Publications

Professor Okoh's research interests lie at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and environmental law. Her work has gained recognition in the field of environmental law, with one of her articles, "Forgotten Waters," being named among the top 20 articles of the year.3 This achievement highlights her contributions to environmental justice scholarship.

Professional Involvement

Beyond her academic role, Michele Okoh is actively involved in professional organizations:

• She serves on the Action Board of the American Public Health Association (APHA), specifically in the Environment and Law sections.4
• Okoh is an advocate for environmental justice, criminal justice reform, and public health.4

Personal Interests

In addition to her professional pursuits, Michele Okoh describes herself as an occasional cosplayer and thespian, suggesting interests in performance and creative expression outside of her academic work.4

Michele Okoh's multidisciplinary approach, combining law, public health, and environmental justice, positions her as a valuable contributor to both legal education and scholarship at Lewis & Clark Law School.