Faculty
The faculty of Wilmington University Farnan School of Law brings to life the phrase “legal education within a community of caring.” These individuals were selected as WilmU Farnan School of Law faculty not only for their extensive practice experience and legal expertise but also for their commitment to the ideals of the law school, including access, inclusivity and engaged mentorship. See our blog for law faculty news.
Edson Bostic
Professor of Legal Practice
Edson Bostic is a seasoned litigator with many years of criminal and civil litigation experience.
Justin Chapman
Visiting Professor of Legal Practice
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Kerin Bischoff Clapp
Professor of Legal Practice
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
David Epstein
Visiting Professor of Law
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Christopher Gowan
Assistant Professor of Law
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Michael Hornzell
Assistant Professor of Law
Michael Hornzell, a career educator excited to bring his passion for teaching to the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law, will teach Property and Legal Writing.
Stephen Johnson
Visiting Professor of Law
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Alisa Klein
Associate Professor of Law
Alisa Klein was a senior-level career appellate attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, D.C.
Marie Maney
Visiting Professor of Legal Practice
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Nicole Mozee
Assistant Professor of Law
Nicole Mozee advocates for civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
Michael Neri
Visiting Professor of Legal Practice
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Lawrence Ponoroff
Professor of Legal Practice
Lawrence Ponoroff is both a professor at Wilmington University and professor emeritus at Tulane University Law School.
Kimberly Richardson
Associate Professor of Law
Kimberly Richardson has extensive experience in corporate law as Senior Counsel. Read More
Hon. Alex Smalls (Ret.)
Professor of Legal Practice
Alex Smalls was appointed Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1997 and was the first African American in Delaware to become a Chief Judge of a State Court. Read More
Lisa Sparks
Professor of Legal Practice
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
Hon. Karen Valihura (Ret.)
Distinguished Professor of Corporate Law
Joining the Farnan School of Law in Fall 2026
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