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Coleman Cowan is a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Faculty member at Duke University School of Law, where he teaches Pre-Trial Litigation. As an attorney and Partner at James Scott Farrin, he specializes in high-stakes personal injury, product liability, and complex litigation cases, achieving multi-million-dollar jury verdicts. He also serves on the Civil Rules Committee for the Middle District of North Carolina and chairs the North Carolina Bar Association’s Professional Vitality Committee.
Education:
- J.D. with honors, Wake Forest University School of Law (member of Law Review, Most Outstanding Advocate, Best Oralist awards)
- B.A. in Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.A. in Journalism with honors, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (inaugural Stabile Investigative Journalism Fellow)
Coleman’s research and teaching interests focus on litigation strategies and legal education, particularly in personal injury and complex legal frameworks. His work bridges practical trial skills with academic instruction.
Scientific Awards:
- Emmy Award
- Gracie Award
- Murrow Award
- Peabody Award
- Polk Award
Coleman combines his legal practice with contributions to legal education, developing courses for the North Carolina Bar Association and speaking at seminars. He has also made significant contributions as a documentary news producer for 60 Minutes, 60 Minutes Sports, and CBSN On Assignment, reporting globally from five continents.
