Jan Crawford

Jan Crawford Greenburg

Early life and education Crawford grew up on a farm in Baileyton, Alabama. She graduated from Albert P. Brewer High School, then enrolled at the University of Alabama, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in 1987. For the academic year 1985-1986, Crawford served as the editor-in-chief of the student daily newspaper The Crimson White. Crawford graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1993.

Career She joined the Chicago Tribune as a reporter in 1987. After graduating from law school, she began covering legal affairs for the Tribune, which put her on the Supreme Court beat in 1994.

Crawford has taught journalism at American University and frequently speaks about the court to universities, law schools, legal organizations, and civic groups. They have four children.