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James J. Faught

Director, London Comparative Advocacy Program

James Faught practiced law in a small Chicago firm for three years before returning to Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´, where he earned his law degree, to become a member of the administration in 1979. As associate dean for administration, he oversaw the general operation of the School of Law. During his career, he has served on a number of professional committees including the Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission and Competence as chair; various Law School Admission Council Committees; the Illinois State Bar Association Committee on Liaison with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, and the Lawyers' Assistance Program of Illinois where he served as president in 2009-10. In 2004, Dean Faught was appointed to the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission. In 2008, he was reappointed to a second term and served as chair in 2009-10. He has published articles on the status of women in law schools and on controversial student organizations. Dean Faught is the founder and director of Á¿×Ó×ÊԴ’s London Comparative Advocacy Program, which has brought students to London since 1988.

Education

BA, University of Notre Dame, 1971
JD, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago School of Law, 1976

Professional/Community Affiliations

Professional Service

State of Illinois, Executive Ethics Commission, (Member, 2004 to present, Chair 2009-10) 
Lawyers’ Assistance Program of Illinois, (Board Member 1992 to present, president 2009-10)

Awards and Honors

Dux Mirabilis Award, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago, 2011
Francis J. Rooney - St. Thomas More Award - Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago School of Law, 2006
St. Robert Bellarmine Award, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago School of Law, 1991

Courses Taught

Comparative Law – The Development of the Common Law
Introduction to the English Legal Profession
London Comparative Advocacy