James Marley

James Marley is an Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work with over 30 years of clinical experience specializing in severe mental illness and family systems. Previously an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he maintains active roles in professional ethics and clinical practice.

His academic credentials include:

• BSW from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago
• PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Marley's research integrates clinical social work with ethical frameworks, focusing on family therapy interventions for severe mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation models. His expertise in professional ethics informs both clinical practice and legal testimony, with frequent presentations at international conferences on psychiatric rehabilitation ethics.

He serves on the editorial board of the Clinical Social Work Journal and contributes to field standards through his past role as Monitor for the National Association of Social Workers-Illinois Chapter Committee on Ethics. As an expert witness for state agencies and private attorneys, he provides critical analysis in cases involving social work malpractice, mental health diagnosis, and wrongful death allegations.