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Ken Gormley serves as President and Professor of Law at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where he previously served for seven years as Dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law. He joined the Duquesne faculty in 1994 after teaching at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and engaging in private practice. Gormley earned his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977, summa cum laude, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1980, where he served as a teaching assistant to Professor Archibald Cox in Constitutional Law.
His educational background includes:
- B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1977 (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980
Gormley has established himself as a leading Constitutional scholar with particular expertise in presidential power, impeachment, and state constitutional law. His research demonstrates a consistent engagement with constitutional principles across historical and contemporary contexts, examining how constitutional frameworks shape governance and rights protection. He has testified before the United States Senate three times and in the Pennsylvania Senate on constitutional matters, bridging academic scholarship with practical governance challenges.
His scholarly output reveals a deep commitment to constitutional interpretation across multiple dimensions, with publications spanning detailed historical analyses of Supreme Court cases to broader examinations of constitutional frameworks in federal, state, and comparative contexts. His work consistently addresses the evolving nature of constitutional rights and the balance of powers between branches of government.
Notable recognitions include:
- 1999 Bruce K. Gould Book Award for 'Archibald Cox: Conscience of a Nation'
- 2011 Silver-Gavel Award (Honorable Mention) from the American Bar Association for 'The Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr'
- President of the Allegheny County Bar Association (2007-2008), the first academic to hold this position in the organization's 137-year history
Gormley has been actively engaged in public discourse, appearing on NBC's Today Show, The Charlie Rose Show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, NPR's Fresh Air, and hundreds of television and radio shows. His work bridges academic scholarship and public understanding of constitutional issues. He also served as Mayor of Forest Hills, Pennsylvania (1998-2001), demonstrating his commitment to public service beyond academia.
