ASU Law Areas of Expertise
At ASU Law, the advancing democracy area of expertise supports fostering and strengthening democratic principles, institutions and practices within local, national and global societies. Through innovative research, strategic partnerships and practical application, we offer comprehensive programs that allow students to actively participate in issues that address topics such as access to justice, constitutional governance and immigration.
These pathways provide a guide to your law school journey and beyond, grouped by our degree and experiential opportunities here at ASU Law and your possible career prospects after graduation.
ASU Law centers and initiatives are at the forefront of research, scholarship and advocacy on pressing legal issues and policy. These centers and initiatives encourage the exchange of ideas through a combination of conferences, symposia, fellowships, community engagement, academic programs and courses.
Angela Banks Vice Dean and Charles J. Merriam Distinguished Professor of Law
Paul Bender Professor of Law
Jessica BerchAssociate Teaching Professor
Khaled Beydoun Associate Professor of Law
Mary Bowman Clinical Professor of Law
Charles Capps Associate Professor of Law
Ann Ching Clinical Professor of Law
Evelyn Cruz Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Immigration Clinic
Patty Ferguson Bohnee Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Charles M. Brewer Professor of Trial Advocacy; Faculty Director, Indian Legal Program and Director, Indian Legal Clinic
David Gartner Professor of Law
Jonathan Green Associate Professor of Law
Art Hinshaw John J. Bouma Fellow in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Clinical Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center and Director, Lodestar Mediation Clinic
Kimberly Holst Clinical Professor of Law
Esther Hong Associate Professor of Law
Amy Langenfeld W.P. Kay Fellow in Legal Method, Clinical Professor of Law
Gregg Leslie Professor of Practice; Executive Director, First Amendment Clinic
Erik Luna Amelia D. Lewis Professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, Foundation Professor; Faculty Director, Academy for Justice
Ben McJunkin Associate Professor of Law; Associate Deputy Director, Academy for Justice
Caitlin Millat Associate Professor of Law
Erin Scharff Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development, Professor of Law
Jennifer L. Selin Associate Professor of Law
Michael Selmi Foundation Professor of Law
Terry Skolnik Research Professor, Director of the Academy for Justice
Rachel Stabler Clinical Professor of Law
James Weinstein Dan Cracchiolo Chair in Constitutional Law, Professor of Law
Justin Weinstein-Tull Associate Professor of Law
Ehsan Zaffar Professor of Practice
Art Hinshaw
John J. Bouma Fellow in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Clinical Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center and Director, Lodestar Mediation Clinic
Erik Luna
Amelia D. Lewis Professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, Foundation Professor; Faculty Director, Academy for Justice
Jim Weinstein
Dan Cracchiolo Chair in Constitutional Law, Professor of Law
These are the degree programs offered for those interested in advancing democracy.
