Mary Ziegler

Mary Ziegler is a legal scholar at Duke University who has established herself as a leading voice on the complex landscape of reproductive rights in America. Her expertise centers on the legal, political, and social dimensions of abortion law, with particular focus on the implications of landmark cases like Roe v.

Wade. Ziegler brought her deep understanding of constitutional law and reproductive rights to the TED 2022 stage, where she addressed the critical question of what the future holds for US reproductive rights in a post-Roe era.

Her work examines how legal precedents, political movements, and social changes intersect to shape reproductive policy and access across different states and communities. Through her research and public speaking, she helps audiences understand the nuanced legal frameworks that govern reproductive rights and the potential pathways forward in an evolving legal landscape.