Marily Nixon

Marily Nixon is a Professor of Practice at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she serves as Director of Online Programs and Director of the Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Program. Pitt Law’s online programs are designed for professionals who do not plan to become attorneys but seek a solid grounding in legal language, concepts, and authorities. Professor Nixon developed the Online MSL program and oversees the law school’s broader online program portfolio.

In addition to her leadership in online legal education, Professor Nixon maintains a robust teaching portfolio. At Pitt Law, she primarily teaches courses in environmental and property law. Her areas of expertise include property law, land use law, legislation and regulation, local government law, administrative law, environmental law, and public lands law. She also directs and teaches in the Summer Institute on Law, Language, and Culture at Duke University School of Law.

Before entering academia, Professor Nixon practiced law for more than 20 years at large law firms, nonprofit legal organizations—including the Southern Environmental Law Center—and in the County Attorney's Office in the Denver metropolitan area. She also served as a program officer at The Heinz Endowments, where she managed an initiative to improve air quality.