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Aaron-Andrew P. Bruhl serves as the Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law and Kelly Professor for Excellence in Teaching at William & Mary Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. A leading scholar in statutory interpretation, federal courts, and the legislative process, his research has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and published in top-tier law journals.
Bruhl earned his B.A. summa cum laude in philosophy, politics, and economics from Pomona College, a master’s degree in political theory from the University of Cambridge, and his J.D. from Yale Law School where he served as book reviews editor for the Yale Law Journal.
His research centers on statutory interpretation, federal courts, and legislative dynamics, with emphasis on how textualism reshapes judicial reasoning and appellate practice. As one of the nation’s ten most highly cited scholars in legislation and statutory interpretation, his work bridges academic rigor and practical legal impact.
Recent publications analyze evolving interpretive methodologies, equity jurisprudence in appellate courts, and strategic litigation before the Supreme Court, reflecting trends toward interdisciplinary analysis of legal doctrine and institutional constraints.
His distinguished accolades include:
- Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence
- Walter L. Williams, Jr., Teaching Award (voted by 2020 graduating class)
- John Marshall Award for character and service (2022)
- Emerson Prize for Distinguished Paper on Legislation
- Election to the American Law Institute (2014)
Bruhl mentors students through demanding courses in legislation, civil procedure, administrative law, and federal courts, emphasizing critical analysis of legal doctrine and strategic client advocacy. His public engagement extends to media commentary for Politico and Bloomberg Law, and active discourse on Bluesky where he debates statutory interpretation with peers and practitioners.
