Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Professor Elizabeth Jaffe, whose expertise in social media liability and cyberbullying has placed her at the forefront of national conversations about digital safety and public trust. Over the past week, she has offered vital insights on the rise of “swatting” incidents, false active shooter reports that generate fear and disrupt campus communities.
These high-profile appearances demonstrate not only Professor Jaffe’s depth of legal knowledge, but also the growing recognition of her voice as a trusted authority on online threats, community impact, and institutional accountability. She was quoted in USA Today (August 23, 2025), where she emphasized that swatting is not an isolated issue, but a widespread, systemic problem demanding coordinated legal and policy responses. The following day, on Fox Live Now (August 24, 2025), she analyzed the Villanova University incident in a live interview, examining both the immediate response and longer-term questions of accountability. On August 26, she appeared across three major national outlets: CBS News, where she offered perspective on how schools and law enforcement manage credibility and public safety; TODAY.com, where she discussed the broader trend of rising swatting incidents and prevention strategies; and CNN US, where she highlighted the emotional toll on students, parents, educators, and the broader legal implications. Most recently, on The Hill (August 28, 2025), she explained how swatting hoaxes exploit public fear and strain institutional resources.
Through these conversations, Professor Jaffe has underscored the complexity of addressing false active shooter reports, which intersect with criminal law, school safety, digital misconduct, and community trust. Her voice has been a steady guide for audiences seeking clarity on why these incidents matter and what can be done to prevent them.
At AJMLS, Professor Jaffe teaches Domestic Relations, Legal Research and Writing, Pre-Trial Practice and Procedure, and an intersession course on Taking and Defending Depositions. Her scholarly research has focused on social media liability and cyberbullying, and she has published extensively on bullying, free speech, and online harms. She is widely recognized for linking legal scholarship with practical, real-world consequences, particularly in how digital conduct affects families, schools, and institutions. Since joining AJMLS in 2006, she has combined her legal practice experience, scholarship, and teaching to mentor the next generation of attorneys.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is proud of Professor Jaffe for her outstanding contributions to legal scholarship, public discourse, and professional education. Her recent national media appearances affirm the impact of AJMLS faculty beyond the classroom, demonstrating the important role our professors play in shaping conversations on issues that affect communities across the country.