John Rumel

John Rumel is a Visiting Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law. He previously served as a full-time Professor and Associate Professor at the University of Idaho College of Law, alongside adjunct roles at Gonzaga University and Santa Clara University. Prior to academia, he worked as General Counsel for the Idaho Education Association (1996–2001). His legal education includes a JD from UC Hastings College of the Law (1981) and a BA in History and Politics from UC Santa Cruz (1977).

Rumel’s expertise centers on K-12 education law, public sector employment, labor law, and civil procedure. His research explores issues like school district legal obligations under state laws, wrongful discharge jurisprudence, and Idaho’s school funding disputes. He has authored influential articles on topics such as employment discrimination theory and legislative impacts on education policy.

He has received multiple awards, including the University of Idaho Alumni Award for Excellence (2023, 2015, 2014, 2012) and the Idaho State Bar’s Distinguished Lawyer Award (2015). His career has bridged legal practice, academia, and public service, with a focus on mentorship and legal advocacy.