John Bickers

Professor and Associate Dean John Bickers, affiliated with the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University since 2006, is a constitutional law scholar and former Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps officer. His teaching combines the Socratic method and mock appellate arguments, earning him recognition as Professor of the Year by multiple graduating classes.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Cornell University
  • Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School
  • LL.M (Master of Laws), Georgetown Law Center

Bickers’ research focuses on constitutional law, particularly the Establishment Clause and military jurisprudence. His scholarship explores intersections between legal history, national security, and constitutional amendments. Notable works analyze military commissions, punitive damages in legal malpractice, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

He has presented at conferences such as LegalED Igniting Law Teaching and contributed to debates on anti-terrorism law, the Smoke-Free Kentucky Act, and voting rights. His publications span 1998–2021, reflecting sustained engagement with constitutional interpretation and military legal systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2013 Faculty Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching (NKU)
  • Professor of the Year (multiple graduating classes)

Bickers’ grants and affiliations include collaborations with the TRICARE Military Health System and participation in human rights conferences. He mentors students through practical legal education and has served as an academic leader in faculty development.