Laura T. Murphy is a scholar and writer specializing in contemporary slavery and human rights, recognized for her extensive research into forced labor and exploitation across the globe. She is the author of Freedomville: The Story of a 21st-Century Slave Revolt (Columbia Global Reports, 2021), which investigates a modern uprising of enslaved workers in India and situates it within the broader struggle against systemic bonded labor. A professor of human rights and contemporary slavery, Murphy has also published widely on issues of trafficking, global supply chains, and survivor testimony, establishing herself as a leading voice in the academic and public discourse on modern slavery.