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Two KU Law faculty members served as U.S. Supreme Court clerks.
Melanie Wilson Professor of Law
Martin Dickinson Distinguished Professor of Law A nationally known authority on tax law, Martin Dickinson authors a casebook on estate and gift taxation. Members of the Kansas Legislature often call upon Dickinson to share his expertise on tax law and policy. He is also universally beloved by current and former students for his dedication to teaching and advising.
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One-third of full-time faculty members have authored casebooks and treatises.
“Contrary to popular belief, tax law is among the most dynamic of law fields. There is constant change. In class we discuss political issues that bear on taxation, and we closely follow frequent proposals for tax reform. We also address broader issues related to taxation, such as the national debt problem. This is the foundation for our major effort: using the problem method to determine the practical effect of the tax law on typical citizens.�
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