Robert Alessi

Robert Alessi is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University. He holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stony Brook University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. A member of Pi Sigma Alpha, he is also a practicing attorney and law firm partner with expertise in litigation, arbitration, and corporate investigations.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Stony Brook University (Summa Cum Laude)

Teaching

• POL 390: Federal Government Power (Constitutional, Legal & Political)
• POL 390: Constraints (Erosion of Civil Liberties & Privacy Rights)
• POL 390: Introduction to Civil Procedure & Litigation Practices
• POL 390: Securities Regulation, Enforcement & Litigation

Professional Experience

• Litigation/arbitration across constitutional law, securities, antitrust, and torts
• Defense in DOJ/SEC investigations
• Counseling boards on governance and compliance

Awards

• Frank Myers Excellence in Teaching Award (2011)