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Professor Vaughn E. James is the Judge Robert H. Bean Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law since 2001, with prior teaching roles at Syracuse University, University of Tennessee, Southern Illinois University, and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He holds a JD from Syracuse University and a PhD in Christian Education from Newburgh Theological Seminary, blending legal and theological expertise.
- Admitted to practice in New York, Texas, U.S. Tax Court, and Northern District of Texas
- Ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister and public affairs director for the New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
- Member of International Religious Liberty Association and North American Religious Liberty Association
His research focuses on Elder Law, Tax Law, and Law and Religion, with notable publications like ELDER LAW: CASES AND MATERIALS (2024) and Current Conflicts in Law and Religion (2015). His work examines incapacity planning, Alzheimer's legal challenges, and religious liberty tensions with free speech.
Recent articles highlight cross-disciplinary themes: 21st Century Pirates of the Caribbean (2002) explores international tax sovereignty issues, while his Texas Elder Law editions (2018-2022) address state-specific elder care. The 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of the West Indies recognizes his Caribbean music contributions as 'King Shakey', including six calypso competition wins and a Toronto-based band.
- Scientific Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, University of the West Indies (Dominica Centre), 2007
Professor James' career spans elementary education to law, including administrative roles in adult education. He contributes to the NonProfitLawProf Blog and teaches courses like Elder Law, Income Taxation, and Law and Religion.
