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Mark Kende is a James Madison Chair in Constitutional Law and Professor of Law at Drake University Law School, serving as Director of the Drake Constitutional Law Center. He holds a JD from the University of Chicago (Law Review) and a BA in Philosophy from Yale University (cum laude). His expertise spans Constitutional Law, Comparative Constitutionalism, Civil Rights, Cyberlaw, and Civil Procedure.
- Education:
- JD, University of Chicago Law School, Law Review
- BA in Philosophy, Yale University, cum laude
- Professional Experience:
- Professor at Drake Law School since 2004
- Dean's Visiting Scholar at Georgetown Law School
- Visiting Professor at Notre Dame Law School, University of Paris II, and University of Montana Law School
- Former Attorney at Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C.
His research focuses on comparative constitutional systems, judicial review in South Africa and the U.S., and First Amendment issues in digital spaces. Notable works include analyzing the Dobbs abortion decision, social media's impact on democracy, and the intersection of cyberlaw with civil liberties. Kende has received accolades such as the Fulbright Senior Scholar award (South Africa) and Teacher of the Year at Montana Law School.
Recent scholarship highlights include critiques of U.S. Supreme Court decisions on abortion rights, pragmatic approaches to constitutional interpretation, and the role of comparative law in addressing global legal challenges. He has also contributed to initiatives like the SSRN E-Journal on Africa and serves on the ACLU Iowa Board.
- Awards:
- Fulbright Senior Scholar (South Africa)
- Drake Law Faculty International Development Fund Recipient
- Chair, ACLU of Iowa Board of Directors Legal Committee
- Co-Founder, SSRN E-Journal on Africa
- Teacher of the Year (Montana Law School)
- Grants & Advising:
- Recipient of international development grants supporting South African legal studies
- Advisor on constitutional law matters for multiple institutions
- Labs/Teams: Director of Drake Constitutional Law Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on constitutional issues.
