Professor Mirza has recently completed a year as Visiting Scholar at Washington and Lee University as the Frances Lewis Scholar in Residence.  She received her LLB in England from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, and her LLM from the London School of Economics and Political Science in London.  She taught law at the University of East London, and brings more than 16 years teaching experience to the College.  Her scholarly focus is on women and Islam, having published broadly in this area.  She has previously been a visitor at Albany Law School and the University of California, Berkeley.