David French

David French is the Turner Family Distinguished Visiting Professor of Public Policy at the College of Leadership and Public Service, Lipscomb University. He is a New York Times bestselling author, columnist for The New York Times, and a former constitutional litigator. His most recent book, Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation, explores political unity. French is a Harvard Law School graduate and a former U.S. Army Reserve major, having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and earned the Bronze Star.

• Education: Harvard Law School.

His research and writing focus on public policy, constitutional law, and political discourse. He previously served as a senior editor at The Dispatch and a contributing writer at The Atlantic, leveraging his legal and military background to analyze contemporary societal issues.

French’s work bridges academia and public engagement, advocating for individual rights and national unity through his writings and commentary. His military service and legal expertise inform his analysis of national security and ethical governance.