Kimberly Wehle

Kimberly Wehle is a Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she teaches and writes on constitutional law, administrative law, civil procedure, and federal courts. She joined the faculty after teaching as an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a Visiting Professor at George Washington University Law School.

Education:

• J.D., University of Michigan Law School
• B.A., Cornell University

Research Interests: Her scholarship focuses on the constitutional relationship of independent agencies and private contractors to the federal government, separation of powers, and the implications of technological innovations on governance. She has contributed to debates on Trump-era legal and constitutional crises, including the use of pardon power, erosion of the First Amendment, and threats to judicial independence.

Scientific Awards:

• Faculty Award for Public Discourse Scholarship (2021)
• University of Maryland System Board of Regents Faculty Award (2020)
• 2025 Silver Award, Political & Current Events (Independent Book Publishers Association)

Media & Public Engagement: A legal contributor for ABC News and opinion writer for The Atlantic, Politico, The Bulwark, and The Hill, she frequently appears on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, Fox News, and C-SPAN. Her Instagram show, #SimplePolitics, and Substack newsletter further amplify her analysis of constitutional law and political issues.