Adrienne Lagman
About Adrienne Lagman
Adrienne Lagman is an Editorial Assistant at The George Washington University with extensive experience in academic publishing and legal studies. She has a background in anthropology, having conducted research in corporate employment law in China and taught English and anthropology courses.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Adrienne Lagman has served as an Editorial Assistant at The George Washington University since 2011. In this role, she engages in various editorial tasks that support academic publishing and research initiatives within the institution. Her extensive experience in this position contributes to the university's academic community.
Education and Expertise
Adrienne Lagman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She further pursued her education at the same institution, earning a Master of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in International Development from 2009 to 2011. Currently, she is a Doctoral Candidate in Socio-Cultural Anthropology at the University of Michigan, having started her studies in 2012.
Professional Background
Lagman's professional background includes various roles in legal and academic settings. She worked as a Paralegal I and Document Clerk at Williams & Connolly LLP from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Project and Research Assistant at Women Work! for four months in 2006. Her experience also includes teaching roles, where she designed and led undergraduate discussion seminars and intensive English language courses.
Research Focus and Contributions
Adrienne Lagman's research examines the transmission and reconfiguration of affective practices within legal studies in contemporary China. She conducted participant observation at a boutique law firm in Shanghai as part of her dissertation research, focusing on corporate employment law and attorney-client interactions. Her work contributes to the understanding of socio-cultural dynamics in legal contexts.
Editorial Experience in Academic Publishing
Lagman has over 10 years of experience in academic publishing. She has held positions such as Book Review Editor, Editorial Assistant, and Submissions Reviewer for Anthropological Quarterly. This extensive editorial experience enhances her capabilities in managing academic content and supporting scholarly communication.