Peggie Smith

About the Author

Peggie Smith is a distinguished legal scholar and professor emerita at the University of Iowa College of Law, where she dedicated over three decades to teaching and research in labor and employment law. With a J.D. from the University of Michigan and extensive experience as a practicing attorney, Smith has become a leading voice on workplace rights, discrimination, and regulatory frameworks. Her scholarship, published in top law journals, has influenced policy and judicial decisions nationwide. In her acclaimed book, Principles of Employment Law (Concise Hornbook Series), she distills complex doctrines into accessible insights for students and practitioners alike. Now retired, Smith continues to consult on labor issues and advocate for equitable workplaces, drawing on her deep expertise to bridge theory and practice in an evolving legal landscape.