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Richard E. Levy is the J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Kansas School of Law. He joined the faculty in 1985 after earning his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and clerking for Judge Richard Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His teaching emphasizes active learning and integrates analytical skills with substantive law. Levy is a prolific scholar in constitutional law, administrative law, and federalism, with over 50 publications. He has served in leadership roles at KU, including Faculty Senate president and University Judicial Board chair. His work includes pioneering research on collective action theory applied to federalism and judicial review of agencies. Recognized for service to Kansas, he received the Steeples Award in 2010. Fluent in German, he has taught in Austria and contributed to international comparative law studies.
Education:
- J.D. (with honors), University of Chicago Law School, 1984
- M.A., University of Kansas, 1980
- B.A., University of Kansas, 1978
Research Interests: Levy’s work focuses on governmental institutions, judicial review, federalism, and comparative constitutional systems. He explores topics such as legislative processes, administrative agency oversight, and the intersection of law and political theory. His scholarship often bridges U.S. and international legal frameworks, including studies on European Union governance and Japanese legal systems.
Awards:
- Steeples Award for Service to Kansas (2010)
- Inaugural J.B. Smith Distinguished Professorship (2007)
Grants & Advising: He has advised on Kansas administrative procedure reforms and testified before legislative committees. His leadership includes chairing committees on policy reform and judicial independence initiatives. He has co-authored influential textbooks on administrative law and statutory analysis.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the University of Vienna and Kanagawa University on comparative legal studies. Active in interdisciplinary research on federalism and judicial systems.
