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Joseph Kearney is Dean and Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 1997 and dean since 2003. He teaches courses in Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Federal Courts, and a Supreme Court Seminar. His research focuses on regulated industries, civil litigation, and the public trust doctrine.
Education:
- Yale College (undergraduate honors graduate)
- Harvard Law School (Juris Doctor)
Dean Kearney’s research centers on civil procedure, federal courts, and regulation, particularly in telecommunications and property rights. His collaborative work with Thomas W. Merrill has significantly contributed to understanding the public trust doctrine and the evolution of regulated industries. He has explored legal history, judicial elections, and the role of amicus briefs in Supreme Court decisions.
His recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on legal doctrine, regulatory history, and property rights, with publications in leading law reviews such as Columbia Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and Northwestern University Law Review. Themes include deregulation, the legacy of major regulatory agencies, and the balance between public and private rights in land and infrastructure.
Professional Memberships:
- Illinois Bar
- Wisconsin Bar
Dean Kearney has an extensive background in appellate litigation and has argued before state supreme courts and the Seventh Circuit. He has drafted successful Supreme Court briefs and clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia and Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain. He continues to contribute to legal scholarship and education, with no indication of reduced academic engagement. He is also the co-author of the 2021 book Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago.
Labs and Research Teams:
While no formal lab is mentioned, Kearney collaborates extensively with Professor Thomas W. Merrill (Columbia University) on property and regulatory law projects. His work often appears in symposia he co-edits, indicating leadership in academic discourse.
