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D. Arthur Kelsey is a Senior Lecturer at the Regent University School of Law and a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, appointed in 2015. His legal career spans judicial roles as a Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia (2002) and the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Virginia (2000–2002). He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Old Dominion University and a Juris Doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at College of William & Mary, where he was in the Order of the Coif.
- Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Old Dominion University (magna cum laude)
- Juris Doctor, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (Order of the Coif)
Research interests include legal history, judicial power, common law, procedural justice, and interdisciplinary legal philosophy. His work often examines the intersection of historical legal frameworks and modern judicial challenges, such as stare decisis, res judicata, and the role of legal history in constitutional interpretation.
Key publication themes reflect a focus on judicial review, legal epistemology, and Virginia-specific jurisprudence. His articles span topics like procedural defaults in trial courts, admiralty law, and workers’ compensation, often linking theoretical legal concepts to practical applications.
Professional journey includes prior roles as a Partner at Hunton & Williams on litigation teams and a Law Clerk for Chief U.S. District Judge John A. MacKenzie (1984 summer, 1985–1986). He also served as an Associate Editor for American Maritime Cases (1999–2000) and contributed to legal texts like Antitrust Law Developments (1997–1998).
