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Richard Heppner is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Duquesne University School of Law, teaching Civil Procedure and Antitrust Law. He holds a PhD in English Literature from Tufts University and a JD from Harvard Law School. His career includes clerkships with Judge Arthur J. Schwab Fischer and Judge D. Brooks Hardiman, followed by legal practice at Reed Smith in Pittsburgh. He emphasizes practical legal education while maintaining scholarly interests in judicial philosophy and Supreme Court dynamics.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s in English from Kenyon College
- PhD in English Literature (Tufts University)
- Juris Doctor (Harvard Law School)
His research explores intersections of legal procedure, antitrust law, and constitutional questions, alongside his earlier literary analysis. Recent work focuses on Supreme Court case studies and appellate jurisprudence. He values hands-on legal training and integrates practical insights from his litigation and clerkship experiences into teaching.
He advocates for law students to engage in court-based internships to understand day-to-day legal practice. His teaching philosophy balances theoretical rigor with real-world application, particularly in procedural law’s societal impact. While no formal awards are cited, his contributions to legal pedagogy and scholarly analysis are notable.
Advising and grants: He advises students on career paths and emphasizes summer internships for experiential learning. No specific grants are mentioned, but his involvement in high-profile litigation cases reflects engagement with impactful legal work. He is affiliated with Duquesne’s close-knit law faculty, contributing to its mission-oriented academic culture.
