William M. Treanor
About William M. Treanor
William M. Treanor is the Dean of Georgetown Law and a constitutional law scholar specializing in constitutional history. He has held various academic and governmental positions, including serving as the Paul Fuller Chair at Fordham Law School and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel during the Clinton Administration.
Title: Dean of Georgetown Law
William M. Treanor serves as the Dean of Georgetown Law. His tenure at the institution marks a significant role in leading and shaping one of the most prestigious legal education programs in the United States. Treanor's position as dean involves overseeing academic programs, faculty, and the overall development of the law school.
Education and Expertise
William M. Treanor holds a Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, where he studied Political Economy and Business Administration. He is a distinguished constitutional law scholar, particularly known for his expertise in constitutional history. Treanor has contributed extensively to the understanding of constitutional protection of private property through his scholarly works.
Professional Background
William M. Treanor has held numerous significant positions throughout his career. He was previously the Dean at Fordham Law School from 2002 and has been a member of its faculty since 1991. Treanor also clerked for Judge Oakes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and worked as a speechwriter to the Secretary of Education. Additionally, he served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia, and as associate counsel in the Office of the Iran-Contra Independent Counsel from 1987 to 1990.
Government and Legal Service
During the Clinton Administration, William M. Treanor held the post of Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel from 1998 to 2001. His vast experience in government and legal services includes his work as an intern for the National Association of Government Employees, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and the American Dental Association, among others.
Academic Contributions and Scholarship
William M. Treanor is recognized as one of the ten most cited legal historians. His academic contributions include extensive writings on constitutional history and the protection of private property. Beyond his scholarly works, Treanor has held the Paul Fuller Chair at Fordham Law School and has actively participated in the academic community as a member of various faculties and legal forums.