John K. Pierre

John K. Pierre is the Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center since 2016, following his role as Vice Chancellor of Institutional Accountability and Evening Division from 2006. He has been a faculty member at the Law Center since 1990, teaching courses such as Commercial Paper, Tax Law, Contracts, Security Devices, and Local Government Law.

• University: Southern University
• School: Southern University Law Center
• Academic Rank: Professor

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Southern University (1980)
• Master’s in Tax Accounting, Texas Tech University (1982)
• Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University School of Law (1985)

Research Interests: Pierre specializes in Commercial Lending, Tax Law and Policy, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Higher Education Law, and Desegregation Law. His work bridges legal frameworks with financial and educational systems, emphasizing equity and administrative justice.

Leadership & Professional Roles: He served as a Judge Advocates General (JAG) Corps Officer for the U.S. Army (1986-1990) and as a visiting or adjunct professor at institutions including California State University, Loyola University Law School, and Louisiana State University. Pierre co-counseled landmark cases like Davis v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and McWaters v. FEMA.

Scientific Awards:

• Educator of the Year, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• Top 10 Most Dominant HBCU Leaders, The HBCU Campaign Fund
• Distinguished Alumni, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
• Honors from the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Bar Association

Service & Affiliations: Pierre is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and a contributor to national legal dialogues with organizations like the Peggy Browning Fund and National Pre-Law Summit. He is married to Antoinette Pierre and has two adult sons.