Career
Of Counsel / Legal Scholar
Served as a legal scholar and attorney at the firm, leveraging his extensive background in constitutional law and public service. His role involved high-level legal consultation and contributing to the firm's litigation strategy.
Continued his distinguished career in law and public service, focusing on complex litigation and appellate matters. This position marked his return to private practice after years in academia and government.

President and Chancellor
Served as President and Chancellor, overseeing the university's academic, administrative, and athletic operations. He was responsible for strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.

Independent Counsel
Served as the Independent Counsel, leading the investigation into the Whitewater real estate investments and related matters involving President Bill Clinton. This investigation culminated in the submission of the Starr Report to Congress.

Solicitor General of the United States
Argued 25 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court during his tenure, serving as the federal government's chief advocate in appellate litigation. He advised the Attorney General on legal policy and strategy.
Judge
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, he served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, one of the nation's most influential appellate courts.
Contributed to numerous significant rulings on administrative law and constitutional issues, establishing a reputation as a respected legal scholar and jurist.

Law Clerk
Served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, gaining invaluable experience in the highest court of the land and contributing to the court's decision-making process.
Law Clerk
Served as a law clerk to Judge David W. Dyer, gaining foundational experience in federal appellate procedure and judicial decision-making in the Fifth Circuit.
Education

J.D.
Earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, graduating with honors. His legal education provided the foundation for his distinguished career in law, government, and academia.

Skills
Core legal, academic, and governmental competencies developed over a distinguished career.
Legal Expertise
Constitutional Law
Appellate Advocacy
Supreme Court Litigation
Federal Procedure
Legal Ethics
Academic & Leadership
Academic Leadership
Higher Education Administration
Curriculum Development
Public Speaking
Legal Scholarship
Government & Public Service
Government Investigations
Independent Counsel
Judicial Review
Policy Analysis
Public Service
Domains
Primary
Constitutional Law, Federal Judiciary, Government Ethics
Secondary
Higher Education, Public Policy, Legal History
Tags
Personality
Judicial, Scholarly, Principled, Eloquent, Controversial
Focus
Rule of Law, Constitutionalism, Public Integrity
