Amy Day
Amy Day
Assistant Professor of Lawyering
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center;
B.S., Boston University College of Communication, cum laude;
B.A., Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, cum laude and with distinction
Phone: (619) 961-4386

Prior to attending law school, Professor Day worked in political communications, serving as the deputy press secretary on the 2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign of former Democratic National Committee Chairman Steve Grossman. As a law student, she worked as a student attorney in the Georgetown Domestic Violence Clinic. After graduation, she was a litigator in the Washington, DC office of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP. There, she continued to focus her pro bono work on representing low-income clients in domestic relations matters, including high-conflict child custody matters involving domestic violence and child sexual abuse. As a military spouse, Professor Day has a special interest in family law matters affecting service members and their families. She joined TJSL in the Spring of 2010 as an Adjunct Professor, and in 2012 her students recognized her passion for teaching by voting her Adjunct Professor of the Year.

 

Courses include: Legal Writing I & II

News

  • October 20, 2014
    By Lilia Rodriguez 2L   On Friday, October 17th, TJSL hosted Military Spouse JD Network’s annual “Making the Right Moves”...
  • September 11, 2014
    Military spouse attorneys face unique barriers to career growth. At the same time, their status as military spouses offers special opportunities to...
  • February 24, 2014
    The 2014 Women and the Law conference, held on Friday, February 21, focused on women and the military. This event provided an opportunity to learn...
  • December 9, 2013
    On Friday, December 6 Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the Legal Writing Institute co-hosted Preparing Practice-Ready Students, a one-day...
  • November 25, 2013
    In recognition of the fact that Thomas Jefferson School of Law has long been a leader in educating active duty service members, veterans, reservists...

Expertise

Family Law