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Patrick J. Charles serves as Associate Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law, concurrently holding leadership roles as Director of the Executive J.D. Program and Director of the Chastek Library. His academic career spans over two decades with prior positions at Creighton University School of Law and Widener University School of Law.
His educational credentials include:
- M.L.S. from the University of Washington
- J.D. from the University of Idaho
- B.A. in History from Loyola University of New Orleans
Professor Charles specializes in legal research methodologies, law librarianship, and sports law, reflected in his teaching of Advanced Legal Research, Legal Analysis, and Sports Law courses. His scholarly work emphasizes practical legal research tools and resources across multiple jurisdictions, with particular focus on state-specific legal frameworks and emerging areas like cannabis regulation.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: development of research guides for state laws (Nebraska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington), innovative approaches to legal bibliography, and exploration of niche legal domains including baseball jurisprudence and marijuana industry regulation. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practitioner-oriented research techniques.
With prior judicial clerkship experience under Judge Dorothy M. Baker and inactive membership in the Oregon State Bar Association, Professor Charles integrates practical legal experience into his academic contributions while maintaining active scholarly engagement through publications in major legal journals.
