About Stephen

Stephen Ware is the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law on the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. He has been a faculty member on the University since 2003, the place he teaches courses in contracts, commercial regulation, insolvency, and opportunity dispute decision. In 2019, his contributions to legal education were acknowledged when he used to be named the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law. This prestigious title helps his both coaching and scholarship in the area. Before joining the University of Kansas, Ware had a distinguished academic profession at six regulation schools. Notably, he spent a decade at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, the place he considerably influenced the legal curriculum and mentored countless students.

His extensive coaching knowledge is complemented by a strong publication record; he has authored 4 books and over 40 legal journal articles. His scholarly work has garnered awareness in the legal community, with citations from the U.S. Supreme Court and in as a minimum 32 other federal and state instances, underscoring his impact on legal discourse. Ware's academic credentials are impressive. He holds a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Chicago Law School, the place he served as an associate editor of the University of Chicago Law Review. His undergraduate schooling consists of a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in American history and political science from the University of Pennsylvania.

These degrees offer a robust foundation for his coaching and studies — This lets the attorney engage deeply with complex legal issues. In addition to his educational responsibilities, Ware has been lively in legal practice and public service. He has testified before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, in addition to various state legislatures, contributing his expertise on important legal matters. His role as an expert witness in court showcases his realistic knowledge and commitment to the legal profession. He is also an elected member of the American Law Institute, which highlights his status in the legal network.

Furthermore, he has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Legal Education, assisting to form the destiny of legal scholarship. Ware is certified to practice law in New York, where he has been a member of the New York State Bar since 1991. He is also a member in good standing of the Kansas Bar Association. At the University of Kansas, he takes an active position in scholar improvement, coaching the KU Law insolvency mock trial competition group and serving as a school adviser to the KU Law chapter of the Federalist Society. His dedication to mentoring students displays his belief within the significance of fostering the subsequent era of lawyers.

Education

U Chicago

J.D. (1990)

University of Pennsylvania

B.A. (1987) | History and Political Science

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Arbitration Bankruptcy Consumer Law Collections

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 1535 W 15th St Green Hall Lawrence KS 66045

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Battleground: Political Polarization and the Supreme Court
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Battleground: Political Polarization and the Supreme Court
Stephen Ware Congressional Testimony on Arbitration, June 18, 2008
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Stephen Ware Congressional Testimony on Arbitration, June 18, 2008

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