Dru Stevenson, Professor of Law

Most people think of academic research as a quiet conversation between professors in dusty journals. But in the world of the law, a single article can sometimes become the silent engine driving a major court decision. You may know the headlines of a landmark case, but you rarely hear the rest of the story —the specific scholarship the judges leaned on to reach their conclusion. As a tenured professor at STCL Houston, my career has been defined by a deep dive into the intersections of history, administrative law, and firearm policy. Over the last two decades, I have found that true expertise isn't just about writing papers; it’s about providing the intellectual framework that courts use to navigate complex social issues. Whether it's the 9th Circuit's en banc look at felon-in-possession laws or the Washington Supreme Court's analysis of jury selection, these citations represent more than just a footnote. They are a sign of authority and a demonstration of the trust t...