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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.

MSL Faculty
Graduate Certificates Faculty

Jaclyn Belczyk

Professor of Practice
Executive Editor, JURIST

Program: MSL

Ben Bratman

Professor of Legal Writing
Coordinator, Legal Writing Program

Program: MSL

Pat Chew

Judge J. Quint Salmon and Anne Salmon Chaired Professor

Programs: MSL, HR Law

Phil Hackney

Professor of Law

Program: MSL

Oliver Kim

Adjunct Professor

Program: MSL

Jacqueline Lipton

Program: MSL

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

Roger Pao

Adjuct Professor

Program: MSL

Ann Sinsheimer

Professor of Legal Writing

Program: MSL

Shawn Sullivan

Instructor | Course Creator

Program: MSL

Orlando Portela-Valentín

Adjuct Professor

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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