Master of Science: Legal Studies Faculty

The faculty members in the online legal studies degree program hold terminal degrees and possess extensive experience in the areas that they teach. They are authors and legal consultants, and some have held political office. They are often acknowledged for their in-depth knowledge, teaching excellence and accessibility to students. Click on each of their profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards and contact information.

Program Chair

Dr. Christina A. Toras
Assistant Professor
Dr. Toras has 25 years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney, having served a More

Faculty

Larry Bassi
Instructor
Professor Bassi has taught in the criminal justice field for more than 41 years. After More
Lisa Burkart-Uva
Instructor
Burkart-Uva has been an adjunct professor at Cal U for nine years. She has worked for the More
Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi
Instructor
Dr. Bob Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M. has been a lawyer since 1985 as a member of the Massachusetts and More
Kevin Govern, J.D.
Instructor
Govern began his legal career as an Army judge advocate, serving 20 years at every echelon More
Brian Kohlhepp
Instructor
Brian Kohlhepp is a native of the Pittsburgh area, where he still lives with his family. He More
Dr. Jeffrey Magers
Associate Professor
During his law enforcement career, Dr. Magers was a member of the Jefferson County Police More
Dr. William Morgan
Instructor
Morgan has taught distance learning since 2007 at Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. More
Dr. Charles P. Nemeth
Professor
Dr. Nemeth has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice More
Bryan Scyphers
Instructor
Bryan Scyphers received a bachelor's degree in education from Virginia Tech and a master's More
David Smith, J.D.
Instructor
Attorney Smith maintains a private practice of law in Adams County, Pa. He is a member of the More
Michael Vennum, Esq.
Instructor
Michael Vennum is a parnter with Burleson LLP, exclusively representing energy companies in More