A.G. Harmon

A.G. Harmon serves as Clinical Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Bench and Bar Programs at the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America. With a distinguished career spanning legal education, scholarship, and practice, Professor Harmon brings expertise in legal writing, jurisprudence, and the intersection of law and literature. His academic journey includes a J.D. from The University of Tennessee, a Ph.D. in English from The Catholic University of America, and an M.A. in English from The University of New Hampshire.

Professor Harmon's research interests focus on Legal Writing and Advocacy, Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law, Law and Literature, Shakespeare and Law, Legal Education, and Logic and Argumentation. His scholarly work examines how legal principles function as communication and explores the philosophical foundations of law through literary analysis. He has published extensively on legal writing pedagogy, the Hart-Fuller debate in jurisprudence, and the portrayal of legal concepts in Shakespeare's works.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with fundamental questions about the nature of law, legal communication, and advocacy. Professor Harmon has examined the Hart-Fuller debate through linguistic pragmatics, analyzed free speech and civility in law schools, and explored the nuances of legal drafting for international contexts. His work often bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical legal skills, reflecting his commitment to both the philosophical and practical dimensions of legal education.

Among his notable honors are the 2017 Mary, Mirror of Justice Award from Columbus School of Law, recognition as a BioLogos Foundation Grant Winner in 2015, and the prestigious Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel in 2002 for his book "A House All Stilled." His literary achievements also include being a runner-up for the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Award for the Novel in 2007.

Professor Harmon has made significant contributions to legal education through his textbooks "The Complete Advocate" and "The Complete Advocate II," which provide comprehensive resources for representing clients in various legal contexts. His teaching portfolio includes Lawyering Skills, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Law Journal Writing, Law Journal Editing, Law and Literature, and Jurisprudence, demonstrating his commitment to developing well-rounded legal professionals.