David R. Upham

David R. Upham is an Associate Professor of Law at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, St. Thomas University. His expertise lies in American constitutional history, particularly the original meaning and development of the Fourteenth Amendment. Upham holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Dallas, alongside degrees from Middlebury College and Boston College.

He has over fifteen years of experience in commercial and civil litigation, complementing his academic roles. Upham teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in law, American politics, and political theory. His forthcoming book, *Taking American Citizenship Seriously and the Recovery of the Fourteenth Amendment*, is scheduled for publication in 2025.

No listed scientific awards, grants, or advising students are noted in the provided information. His research focuses on legal and political theory within historical frameworks, emphasizing constitutional interpretation.