Kevin Kappock

Kevin Kappock serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Cook Family Writing Program at Northwestern University's Segal Design Institute, leveraging his multidisciplinary background in law, entertainment, and education. Formerly a commercial litigation attorney at Freeman, Freeman & Salzman, PC and a television executive at LMNO Productions and Lion TV, he integrates real-world industry insights into design pedagogy.

His academic credentials include:

• JD, Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL
• BS in Finance, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Kappock's expertise spans human-centered design communication, legal reasoning frameworks, and entertainment production methodologies. His teaching synthesizes antitrust litigation experience with television development processes to cultivate innovative problem-solving approaches in student projects.

Professional recognition includes:

• Kaplan, Inc. Outstanding Faculty Member (2019)
• Illinois High School Mock Trial State Championship (2021 as Head Coach)

He actively mentors Evanston Township High School students through competitive mock trial programs, developing advocacy skills and legal analytical capabilities while maintaining professional connections to Chicago's legal and media industries.