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Michael C. Duff is a Professor at the School of Law, Saint Louis University, specializing in Employment Law through the William C. Wefel Center. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy (summa cum laude, West Chester University, 1991) and a J.D. from Harvard Law School (1995). His teaching focuses on Torts, Labor Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health. Prior to academia, he served as a trial attorney with the National Labor Relations Board and practiced workers’ compensation law, complemented by 15 years as a union organizer and blue-collar worker.
- Education:
- B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1991)
- J.D., Harvard Law School (1995)
Research Interests: Professor Duff examines the intersection of workers’ compensation, tort, and constitutional law, advocating for constitutional protections for injured workers’ benefits. He also analyzes labor rights under the National Labor Relations Act from his unique perspective as a former unionist and blue-collar worker. His work is influenced by his grandfather’s struggle as a coal miner with black lung disease.
Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Law Institute, College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Center for Progressive Reform (scholar-member), National Academy of Social Insurance, and founder/co-editor of the Workers’ Compensation Law Professors’ Blog.
Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed, though his extensive legal practice and academic contributions reflect impactful mentorship. His SSRN publications and curricula vitae are publicly accessible.
