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Willy E. Rice is a tenured Professor of Law and Englehardt Research Fellow at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He holds a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a postdoctoral fellowship from Johns Hopkins University. His career includes roles as a Visiting Public-Law Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, a Scholar-In-Residence at The American Bar Foundation, and a legal expert/statistician for law firms globally.
Rice specializes in Insurance Law, Consumer Litigation, Contract Law, and Legal Practice Technology. His research focuses on empirical analyses of judicial decisions, particularly in insurance disputes and consumer rights litigation. Notable works include Legal Practice Technology and Law (2017) and Consumer Litigation and Insurance Defense (2011), which critically examine legal frameworks and industry practices.
His awards include the Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005–2006) and recognition for scholarly contributions to law and economics. Rice’s expertise bridges legal theory and statistical analysis, influencing both academic discourse and practical legal strategies in insurance litigation and regulatory compliance.
