Ben Uchitelle

Ben Uchitelle is an Adjunct Professor at the Pierre Laclede Honors College, University of Missouri-St. Louis. His academic and professional work intersects with constitutional law, civil rights, and public policy, particularly focusing on St. Louis history and its legal implications.

• Adjunct Professor, St. Louis University (Law)
• Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.
• Mayor of Clayton, Missouri (1991-1998, 2004-2007)

Research interests include constitutional law, racial bias in legal precedents, and municipal finance for cultural institutions. His publications emphasize historical legal cases like Shelley v. Kraemer and their modern relevance to abortion law, integration, and institutional reform.

Recent contributions analyze the intersection of constitutional barriers (e.g., Shelley v. Kraemer) with contemporary issues such as Texas abortion law, zoo funding equity, and cultural institution governance. Articles span 2015-2022, reflecting a focus on St. Louis-specific legal and social challenges.