DePaul Law Professor Gregory Mark teaches students

Scholars Committed to Your Growth

From the Classroom to the Courtroom

DePaul Law faculty are dedicated educators who prepare the next generation of legal professionals through a balance of academic rigor and practical experience. Our full-time professors bring scholarly depth and a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship, while our adjunct faculty—practicing attorneys, judges and legal professionals—offer real-world insights that bring the law to life.

Each brings distinct strengths to the classroom, helping you connect legal theory to practical application. This balanced approach equips you with the skills and confidence to thrive in today’s legal landscape.

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Full-Time Faculty
Leading scholars, your dedicated mentors
Learn from distinguished scholars who are at the forefront of legal thought. They bring their research into the classroom, providing you with a deep and current understanding of the law.
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Adjunct Faculty
Learn law from those who practice it every day
Our adjunct faculty are respected attorneys, judges and legal professionals from across Chicago. They provide insights from the front lines of the legal profession.
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Clinical Faculty
Guides for client-centered advocacy
Our clinical faculty are seasoned practitioners who will guide you through the process of representing actual clients. Under their mentorship, you will learn to apply legal theory to advocate for individuals and communities.
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Legal Writing Faculty
Master legal writing and argumentation
Clear, compelling writing is a lawyer's most essential skill. Our legal writing faculty are dedicated specialists who provide one-on-one coaching to help you develop a clear and authoritative voice.
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Emeriti Faculty
Architects of academic and ethical foundations
We honor the distinguished careers of our emeriti faculty, whose scholarship and dedication built the foundation of our institution. Their work continues to inform our community and sets the standard for academic excellence.
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Visiting Faculty & Fellows
New ideas, global viewpoints
DePaul Law regularly welcomes visiting scholars and fellows who enrich our curriculum and contribute to our vibrant intellectual atmosphere.
Visiting Faculty & Fellows
Faculty Expertise in Action
Monu Bedi

Monu Bedi

Professor of Law

<div class="ck-content"><p>Monu Bedi, who served as a Navy JAG prosecutor and practiced in the Government Enforcement group at Ropes &amp; Gray LLP, focuses on criminal law, most recently analyzing parental liability in school shooting cases and proposing a framework for evaluating when criminal charges based on a parent’s failure to act are justified.</p></div>

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DePaul Law Vincent de Paul Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Professional Development Wendy Epstein

Wendy Epstein

Vincent de Paul Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Research & Faculty Professional Development

<div class="ck-content"><p>Wendy Epstein, a former partner with Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP, focuses on health care law and policy, most recently researching how contracts can push drug and medical device companies to complete follow-up studies that confirm their safety and effectiveness and how laws requiring cost-free preventive care can encourage patients to seek preventive health screenings.</p></div>

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DePaul Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Law Max Helveston

Max Helveston

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Law

<div class="ck-content"><p>Max Helveston, who practiced with Latham &amp; Watkins LLP, focuses on consumer protection, insurance, health and commercial law, most recently investigating how social media influencers spread health misinformation and what legal responsibilities they may bear when that advice causes physical harm.</p></div>

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DePaul Law Professor of Law and Founder of Business Law Clinic Julie Lawton

Julie Lawton

Professor of Law and Founder of Our Business Law Clinic

<div class="ck-content"><p>Julie Lawton, who practiced with Morrison &amp; Foerster LLP and founded the DePaul Law Business Law Clinic, leads our business law program, drawing on her extensive experience in consumer credit, real estate development and financial services.</p></div>

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DePaul Law Assistant Professor of Law Karl Lockhart

Karl Lockhart

Assistant Professor of Law

<div class="ck-content"><p>Karl Lockhart, who practiced with Hogan Lovells US LLP, focuses on the intersections of corporate law and other business-related topics, most recently exploring prediction markets, where people trade on the outcomes of future events, and how the law distinguishes investing from gambling.</p></div>

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DePaul Law Students At Lecture

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Our staff support every step of your journey

<div class="ck-content"><p>DePaul Law staff are active partners in your success. Whether you explore career paths with the Office of Professional &amp; Career Development, meet with Student Affairs for academic advising or connect with one of our center or institute directors to discuss fellowship opportunities, you’ll find dedicated support tailored to your goals from your first semester through graduation and beyond.</p></div>

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How do DePaul Law faculty make an impact beyond teaching?

Beyond the classroom, the faculty inspires student learning and makes a significant impact in the global legal community. They achieve this through dedicated scholarship, active legal reform efforts and meaningful public engagement on important legal issues.
Faculty and Staff

What types of faculty teach at the College of Law?

The College of Law boasts a diverse faculty structure. This includes full-time faculty who are leading scholars, experienced adjunct faculty practitioners, dedicated clinical faculty, specialized legal writing faculty, honored emeriti faculty and visiting scholars.
Faculty and Staff

What recognition have DePaul Law faculty recently received?

DePaul Law faculty are frequently recognized for their expertise. Recent examples include Professor Joshua Sarnoff sharing perspectives on patent law, Professor Wendy Netter Epstein being quoted on health law and Professor Patty Gerstenblith cited on cultural heritage law.