Kenneth M. Mogill

Kenneth M. Mogill is an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University Law School since 2002, specializing in Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession. He is a partner at the law firm Mogill, Posner & Cohen. His expertise spans Criminal Law, Professional Ethics, and Attorney Discipline.

Education:

• B.A. in Honors Political Science, University of Michigan (1968)
• J.D., University of Michigan Law School (1971)

Research & Practice: Mogill has argued landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit, including Michigan v Tucker (1974), United States v Timmreck (1979), and Metrish v Lancaster (2013). His work focuses on criminal procedure, professional ethics, and legal accountability. He authored Examination of Witnesses and contributed to Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2014 Champion of Justice Award for co-counseling in DeBoer v Snyder
• ACLU honors (2007) and co-civil libertarian of the year (2006)
• Listed in Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers

Leadership Roles:

• Chairperson, State Bar of Michigan Committee on Professional Ethics (2014–15)
• President, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (1990–1994)
• Board President, Michigan Campaign for Justice

Contributions: Mogill is a frequent speaker on legal ethics and serves on the American Bar Association’s Center for Professional Responsibility Committee. He also led the Board of Trustees at the Waldorf Institute of Southeastern Michigan (1998–2014).