John L. Krauss

John L. Krauss is an Emeritus Professor at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Indianapolis. He holds a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Colorado College.

• Education:
• J.D., Indiana University School of Law
• B.A., Political Science, Colorado College

His expertise spans public policy, legal governance, and mediation. Krauss has held roles as Adjunct Professor of Law at IU McKinney School of Law, Founding Director of the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, and Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis (1982–1991). He is a registered mediator with the Indiana Supreme Court and has served as a Special Judge for judicial mandate disputes.

Awards & Recognition:

• Distinguished Barrister (Indiana Lawyer)
• Chancellor's Medallion (IU Indianapolis)
• Bicentennial Medallion (Indiana University)
• Inaugural John L. Krauss Award for Public Policy Innovation
• Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service

Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, Krauss has led major institutional initiatives and policy projects, including his tenure as Director of the Public Policy Institute. His work has focused on bridging academic research with public-sector applications.

Labs/Teams: His contributions are centered on institutional leadership and policy advocacy within IU’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.