Thomas Mostowy

Thomas Mostowy is Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Trinity Washington University, where he also teaches an extensive range of Criminal Justice courses. His academic background combines journalism, political science, and law, providing an interdisciplinary foundation for his teaching and administrative leadership.

Education:

• B.S. in Newspaper Journalism / Political Science, Syracuse University
• J.D. in Law, George Washington University

His teaching portfolio spans introductory surveys, specialized law courses, and advanced seminars such as Evidence, Constitutional Law, and International & Domestic Terrorism. Philosophically, he embraces the Socratic Method, fostering critical thinking and respectful debate.

Research and professional interests center on jurisprudence, indigent defense, evidence issues, the historical evolution of criminal justice, and broader social-justice concerns. These themes recur across his course designs and scholarly output.

Publications include the Report of the Maryland Judiciary on De Novo Appeals From District to Circuit Court, reflecting his engagement with procedural and appellate aspects of the justice system.

He serves on the board of DC-ICE (Inner City Excellence), underscoring a commitment to community engagement and equity in legal education.