Esteemed Faculty
Renowned scholars whose scholarship has a significant impact.
Loyola University Chicago’s law faculty members have earned a reputation for excellence in teaching, publishing, speaking, and public policy. Many hold advanced legal degrees such as the LLM or PhD; some also have advanced degrees in business, health sciences, and other disciplines. Most have had substantial experience in private practice or in government prior to their teaching careers.
In recent years, Loyola professors have appeared before the Illinois and U.S. Supreme Courts and, through pro bono work, some have settled major corporate cases. Students have the opportunity to earn credit while participating with faculty in some of these cases, and gain a better understanding of the ethical and professional obligations of attorneys toward their clients.
Adjunct law faculty—judges, practitioners, and legal and business experts—also bring to Loyola's classrooms their firsthand experience with current legal and professional issues. Our part-time faculty members have many years of teaching experience. Their specialized knowledge and experience significantly enhances the depth and relevance of legal education at Loyola.
Chairs and Professorships
In support of our distinguished faculty, our academic community benefits from the following chairs and professorships made possible through the generosity of our donors:
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Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law
The Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law was established by the Helen V. Brach Foundation to honor its former president and Loyola alumnus, Raymond F. Simon (BA '53, JD '56), for his 50 years of contributions to the practice of law.
JORDAN PARADISE
Beazley Co-Chair in Health Law and Policy
The Beazley Chair in Health Law and Policy was established in 2018 in honor of Bernard Beazley (JD ’50) and family, the benefactors of the School of Law’s Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy.
NADIA N. SAWICKI
Beazley Co-Chair in Health Law and Policy
The Beazley Chair in Health Law and Policy was established in 2018 in honor of Bernard Beazley (JD ’50) and family, the benefactors of the School of Law’s Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy.
SPENCER WALLER
Justice John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law
The Justice John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law was established to further strengthen Loyola's outstanding reputation and exceptional academic leadership, research, and innovation in the area of competition law and policy.
JAMES THUO GATHII
Wing Tat Lee Chair in International Law
The Wing-Tat Lee Chair was created to honor the generosity of Wing-Tat Lee, a Hong Kong businessman who provided the funds for the endowment in 1987. In addition to researching, teaching, and publishing in the area of international law, the chair develops and plans international programs and conferences at the law school as well as facilitates international law student and faculty exchanges.
JEFFREY L. KWALL
Kathleen and Bernard Beazley Research Professor
The Kathleen and Bernard Beazley Research Professor was established by Kathleen and Bernie Beazley to further strengthen the School of Law’s excellence in research and scholarship.
NEIL G. WILLIAMS
Nathaniel R. Jones Professor of Law
The professorship will support meaningful research and scholarship that exemplifies the distinguished legal career of Nathaniel Jones, who served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit court and as general counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
MARGARET L. MOSES
Mary Ann G. McMorrow Professors of Law
The inaugural professorships were established to support meaningful research and scholarship that exemplify the extraordinary legal career of Loyola alumna Mary Ann McMorrow (JD '53), the first woman to head any branch of Illinois government. She was the first woman to sit on the Illinois Supreme Court and the first woman to serve as the court's chief justice.
STEVEN A. RAMIREZ
Abner J. Mikva Professor of Law
The professorship honors the legacy and distinguished public service career of Abner J. Mikva, who served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and as a White House counsel and member of Congress.
CYNTHIA M. HO
Clifford E. Vickrey Research Professor
The Clifford E. Vickrey Research Professorship was established by Paul Vickrey and his wife, Caroline, in honor of his brother, Clifford. Clifford Vickrey attended the School of Law in the early 1980s, withdrawing after becoming ill.
STEPHEN RUSHIN
Judge Hubert Louis Will Professor of Law
Judge Hubert Louis Will was a dedicated public servant who was a judge for the U.S. Northern District of Illinois.
JOHN BREEN • JOHN BRONSTEEN • SAMUEL BRUNSON • JORDAN PARADISE • NADIA SAWICKI
Georgia Reithal Professors of Law
The Georgia Reithal Professorships were established by a generous bequest left by Illinois attorney and Loyola law alumna Georgia J. Reithal (JD '78) to support and further develop impactful research and scholarship that promote and enhance access to justice. Reithal attended Loyola's part-time evening JD program and worked for most of her career as a labor attorney at Ameritech.
JEANNINE BELL • BLANCHE BONG COOK • BRUCE A. BOYER • JOSIE M. GOUGH • JUAN F. PEREA • STACEY E. PLAT
Curt and Linda Rodin Professors of Law and Social Justice
The Curt and Linda Rodin Professorships of Law and Social justice were created as part of a transformative gift from alumnus Curt Rodin (JD '75) and his wife, Linda Rodin, who established the Curt and Linda Rodin Center for Social Justice at Loyola. The professorships support meaningful teaching, scholarship, and advocacy on behalf of underrepresented and marginalized communities in areas that include health, education, and criminal justice.
ANNE-MARIE RHODES • ALLEN E. SHOENBERGER
John J. Waldron Research Professors
John J. Waldron was a friend and supporter of the School of Law and a revered attorney and former partner at the Chicago law firm Schiff Hardin LLP.
SACHA M. COUPET • CARMEN G. GONZALEZ • KALYANI ROBBINS
Morris I. Leibman Professors of Law
Morris I. Leibman was a senior partner in the law firm of Sidley & Austin, chairman of the National Strategy Forum, and a civilian aide-at-large to the secretary of the Army. He served as past chairman of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Law and National Security.
Renowned scholars whose scholarship has a significant impact.
Loyola University Chicago’s law faculty members have earned a reputation for excellence in teaching, publishing, speaking, and public policy. Many hold advanced legal degrees such as the LLM or PhD; some also have advanced degrees in business, health sciences, and other disciplines. Most have had substantial experience in private practice or in government prior to their teaching careers.
In recent years, Loyola professors have appeared before the Illinois and U.S. Supreme Courts and, through pro bono work, some have settled major corporate cases. Students have the opportunity to earn credit while participating with faculty in some of these cases, and gain a better understanding of the ethical and professional obligations of attorneys toward their clients.
Adjunct law faculty—judges, practitioners, and legal and business experts—also bring to Loyola's classrooms their firsthand experience with current legal and professional issues. Our part-time faculty members have many years of teaching experience. Their specialized knowledge and experience significantly enhances the depth and relevance of legal education at Loyola.
Chairs and Professorships
In support of our distinguished faculty, our academic community benefits from the following chairs and professorships made possible through the generosity of our donors: