Accomplished legal faculty with an innovative edge.
Accomplished legal faculty with an innovative edge.

University of Pittsburgh Faculty for Online Programs

Pitt Law’s esteemed faculty members teach with an emphasis on instilling practical knowledge for career acceleration. You can find many of them teaching in both the online and on-campus programs at Pitt. As working professionals themselves, you will learn material that is applicable to real-world challenges you will face in your field.

These changemakers and industry leaders bring an impressive wealth of knowledge to our law programs and build invaluable mentoring relationships with Pitt Law students. Click the tabs below to learn more about the faculty members for our online programs.

Jaclyn Belczyk
Professor of Practice
Executive Editor, JURIST

Program: MSL

belczyk@pitt.edu
Ben Bratman
Professor of Legal Writing
Coordinator, Legal Writing Program

Program: MSL

beb9@pitt.edu
Pat Chew
Judge J. Quint Salmon and Anne Salmon Chaired Professor

Programs: MSL, HR Law

patchew@pitt.edu
Stephanie Dangel
Professor of Practice, Online Program Director

Program: Sports, Entertainment, Arts Law
Cindy Durkin
Adjunct Professor

Program: Corporate Compliance

ckd23@pitt.edu
Chris Favo
Adjunct Professor

Program: Corporate Compliance

cmf174@pitt.edu
Phil Hackney
Associate Professor of Law

Program: MSL

phackney@pitt.edu
Oliver Kim
Adjunct Professor

Program: MSL
Jacqueline Lipton
Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Program: MSL

jdl103@pitt.edu
William McNally
Instructor

Program: MSL
Claire Miller
Adjunct Professor

Program: International Business Law
Stephen Muffler
Instructor

Program: MSL
Marily Nixon
Professor of Practice
Director of Online Master of Studies in Law Program
Director of the Practical Business Law Certificate

Program: MSL

marilynixon@pitt.edu
Anthony O'Reilly
Adjunct Professor

Program: Corporate Compliance

ano102@pitt.edu
Peter Oh
Professor of Law

Program: MSL

poh@pitt.edu
Linda Ruse
Instructor

Program: MSL
Ann Sinsheimer
Professor of Legal Writing

Program: MSL

ans24@pitt.edu
Shawn Sullivan
Instructor | Course Creator

Program: MSL
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Are you considering a master’s degree in law or a graduate certificate to take your career to the next level? Pitt Law’s Master of Studies in Law online program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their careers with a versatile alternative to the traditional three-year JD degree. The certificate programs are ideal for those who are not currently looking to pursue a master’s degree.

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Fall 2024 Admissions Deadlines

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2
Priority Deadline
August 2
Fall 2024
Aug
12
Final Deadline
August 12
Fall 2024
Aug
19
Start Date
August 19
Fall 2024

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