Alan Kennedy

Alan Kennedy is a Teaching Professor of Public Policy at William & Mary. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, an M.A. and J.D. from William & Mary, and a B.A. from Yale University. Prof. Kennedy serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Judge Advocate General and has been a presidential elector in 2020 and 2024. His expertise focuses on gun policy, free speech, civil rights, and federalism.

Education:

• Ph.D., School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver
• M.A., William & Mary
• J.D., William & Mary Law School
• B.A., Yale University

Prof. Kennedy’s research and advocacy have earned national recognition, including awards from the American Society for Public Administration and the American Bar Association. He actively engages in legal and policy debates at the intersection of military service, constitutional law, and public affairs.