Stephen M. Rice

Stephen M. Rice is a Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law. His academic work bridges legal argumentation with formal logic, focusing on how logical fallacies shape litigation outcomes and judicial reasoning. He teaches Contracts, Business Associations, and Mergers & Acquisitions, emphasizing analytical rigor in legal practice.

Education:

• J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude)
• B.A., Communications and Pre-law Studies, Michigan State University

Rice’s research explores the intersection of legal logic, argument design, and fallacy-based litigation strategies. His publications dissect fallacies like equivocation, post hoc, and affirming the consequent, offering frameworks for evaluating legal arguments through formal logic.

Scientific Awards:

• Bureau of National Affairs Law Student Award (top-performing member of American Bar Association National Trial Competition Team)

Rice practiced commercial litigation in Michigan, handling cases involving contracts, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and employment law across trial and appellate courts. His professional experience informs his academic focus on practical legal argumentation and logic-based training for law students.