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Testimonial

“John Marshall’s externship program offers quality field placements that develop professional and practical skills while ensuring  successful and meaningful on-the-job performance.” Paul Nam, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to go to an ABA-accredited school that has a strong bar passage rate. John Marshall Law School in Atlanta was the best fit for me.” Aslean Zachary, 3L

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“Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has a 13:1 faculty-to-student ratio and the professors have open-door policies that foster mentorship.” Alex McArthur, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted a law school that looked at the whole person. The caring atmosphere and specialized attention of the faculty have given me an excellent education to positively impact the community.” Chad Alexis, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to complete my education at a school that catered to me. I wanted to experience a world-class city full of energy. Atlanta and John Marshall – truly the best of both worlds.” Amber O’Conner, Graduate (’12)

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Faculty

  • Jonathan Rapping

    Jonathan Rapping

    Associate Professor

    jrapping@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 159


    Courses Taught: Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure


    Education:

    B.A., University of Chicago, cum laude
    M.P.A., Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
    J.D., George Washington University National Law Center


  • Kevin Cieply

    Kevin Cieply

    Associate Dean of Academics and Associate Professor

    kcieply@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 264


    Courses Taught: International Criminal Law; Criminal Law; Contract Drafting; Legal Research, Writing & Analysis I & II; Negotiations; Art of Advocacy; Trial Advocacy


    Education:

    B.S., Northern Kentucky University, magna cum laude
    J.D., University of Notre Dame
    LL.M., The Judge Advocate General’s School, United States Army, Honor Graduate
    Fellowship, Senior Military College Fellow, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy


  • Patrice Fulcher

    Patrice Fulcher

    Associate Professor

    pfulcher@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 128


    Courses Taught: Criminal Law; Legal Research, Writing & Analysis I, II & III; Pretrial Practice & Procedure; Trial Advocacy; Criminal Procedure


    Education:

    B.A., Howard University
    J.D., Emory University School of Law


  • James Alec Gelin

    James Alec Gelin

    Associate Professor

    jgelin@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 288


    Courses Taught: Legal Writing, Research and Analysis; Trial Advocacy and Writing


    Education:

    B.A., Amherst College, magna cum laude
    J.D., Duke University School of Law, With Honors


  • Richardson Lynn

    Richardson Lynn

    Dean and Professor of Law

    rlynn@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 102


    Courses Taught: Appellate Advocacy; Civil Procedure; Intellectual Property


    Education:

    B.A., Abilene Christian University
    J.D., Vanderbilt University


  • Suparna Malempati

    Suparna Malempati

    Associate Professor

    smalempati@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 134


    Courses Taught: Legal Writing, Research & Analysis I & II, Trial Advocacy


    Education:

    A.B., Dartmouth College
    J.D., George Washington University


  • Michael Mears

    Michael Mears

    Associate Professor

    mmears@johnmarshall.edu

    404-872-3593 Ext. 272


    Courses Taught: Advanced Criminal Procedure; Advanced Evidence; Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure; Evidence


    Education:

    B.S., Mississippi State University
    M.A.T., Mississippi State University
    J.D., University of Georgia School of Law