Jon Decker

Jon Decker serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University and the UCLA School of Law, and is a Media Fellow at the McCain Institute. As the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television since 1995, he is the only lawyer in the White House Press Corps and a member of the Washington, DC Bar.

Education:

• Bachelor's and Master's Degrees with Honors, University of Pennsylvania
• J.D., George Washington University Law School
• Studied international law at the Sorbonne, Paris

Research Interests: Decker's academic work bridges journalism, law, and political science. His expertise in constitutional law and media law stems from extensive coverage of Supreme Court cases including Bush v. Gore and Windsor v. United States. He explores the dynamics of political journalism, White House reporting, and the legal frameworks governing media, with emphasis on election coverage and impeachment proceedings.

Scientific Awards:

• Media Fellow, McCain Institute
• Media Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University

Advising and Grants: Public records indicate no formal graduate student advising roles or research grant acquisitions within his academic appointments, consistent with adjunct faculty responsibilities focused on professional practice integration.

Professional Involvement: Beyond academia, Decker serves on the Board of the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation and the Board of Governors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and sports journalism.