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Madhuri Sharma, L.L.M., M.S., is an accomplished scholar in the fields of law and criminal justice, currently serving as assistant professor of criminal justice at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. Her academic journey began in India, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws with honors, and a Master of Laws specializing in criminal law. After practicing law, she moved to the United States to further her education, earning a Master of Science in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in criminology and criminal justice at Florida International University. At Florida International University, Sharma served as a graduate assistant and adjunct professor, teaching several courses including Research Methods, Criminal Evidence, Measurement and Analysis in Criminal Justice, Research Methods and Analysis, and Terrorism and Homeland Security. Since joining the Wilson faculty, she has designed and taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, such as Criminal Law and Procedure, Introduction to Law and Courts, Law Enforcement, Transforming Communities, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Corrections, First Year Seminar, and Ethics in Criminal Justice. With over forty national and international publications, Sharma has presented her work on legal and criminal justice issues at several conferences worldwide, including in China, Norway, and India. She is an active member of the International Society for Criminology (Paris, France). Her research interests span critical issues in the criminal justice system, including cash bail bonds and systemic disparities, the public defender system, criminal law, geospatial crime analysis (GIS), legal education, criminal justice dispensation systems, courts and sentencing practices, and ethics in justice administration. Passionate about interdisciplinary research and teaching, Sharma is deeply committed to advancing equitable policy reform and enhancing legal education.