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Faculty Directory

The real-world experience of the faculty complements the theoretical foundation of their teaching and provides valuable insights into the practice of law. As mentors, they combine their own experience practicing law with a love of teaching, providing individualized support and continuous feedback to each student.

Real-World Experience

Our professors base their teaching on vast experience as practicing lawyers. They average 11 years of practice experience before joining our faculty, and bring to the classroom a real and tangible perspective making learning robust and relevant.

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FULL-TIME FACULTY

World class faculty regularly serve the media as experts

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ADJUNCT FACULTY

Bring a wealth of practical experience to the classroom

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AVG. YEARS EXPERIENCE

Veteran faculty are skilled teachers who know the law

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AVG. YEARS EXPERIENCE

Full-time faculty have a world of prior practice experience

media experts

Our faculty bring to the classroom their expertise on nearly every legal issue, matching their scholarship with experience gained from law practice.

Professor Schindler
Spoke about U.S. sovereign nations and legal problems involving "paper terrorism."
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Professor Miller
Featured in a story surrounding whether or not a parrot’s testimony can be considered a reliable court witness in a murder case.
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Professor Hastings
Provided legal analysis during the Flint water crisis and on Court of Claims issues.
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