Our Faculty
Utah Law's far-reaching influence starts with our exceptional faculty, who boast extensive scholarly impact and rich real-world law leadership.
Our faculty members publish transformative research that serves as the basis for impactful regulation and policy. They argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, testify before Congress, and are recognized internationally for their expertise in a wide range of specialty areas.
Learn more about the essential work Utah Law's faculty are doing below. You can also explore open faculty positions.
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Latest Faculty News
Utah Law faculty updates: July 2026
Aug 01, 2026Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Engineering a fulfilling career: Professor Jorge Contreras researches IP and AI law
Jul 30, 2026After two years as an electrical engineering major at Rice University in Houston, Texas, Professor Jorge Contreras landed a summer job at AT&T Bell Laboratories, one of the major private U.S. engineering research laboratories. However, instead of working in an engineering lab, Contreras was assigned to the Bell Labs patent department.
Keeping it real: Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray offers hands-on experience through Real Estate Development
Jul 29, 2026As a student, Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray took a class from Professor Eugene Jacobs designed to give students hands-on real estate experience. While waiting for his turn in front of a mock city council to get approval on their development projects, Murray watched a fellow student’s plan go up in smoke.