Miguel Rivera

Dr. Miguel Rivera is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at John Brown University (JBU). He holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Illinois, Champaign, and an A.A. from Illinois Central College. His career spans over 30 years in law, including roles as Deputy Attorney General for Indiana, Commissioner of Labor, and in-house counsel for Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in criminal justice policy, constitutional law, and business ethics. Rivera is a recipient of Indiana’s Sagamore of the Wabash award for public service.

• Education:
• J.D. and B.A., University of Illinois, Champaign
• A.A., Illinois Central College
• Research/Teaching Focus:
• Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Business Law
• Diversity/inclusion advocacy and legal ethics
• Community Engagement:
• Founded and chairs Friends of Proclamation Institute Zambia
• Organized Siloam Springs’ Hispanic Heritage Festival

Rivera authored a Sherlock Holmes novel (2023) and actively contributes to legal policy discussions nationally. He resides in Siloam Springs with his family, serving as a member of Grace Episcopal Church.