Research: Judicial Decision-Making; Judicial Appointments and
Departures; Courts and Interest Groups; Separation of Powers; American Political Development
Teaching: Judicial Politics, Judicial Process, Criminal Justice
Education:
| 2008 |
Ph.D. |
Political Science |
Emory University |
| 2005 |
M.A. |
Political Science |
Emory University |
| 2001 |
B.A. |
Political Science |
Southeast Missouri State |
Selected Publications/Presentations :
"Explaining High-Profile Coverage of State Supreme Court Decisions."
With Teena Wilhelm. Social Science Quarterly, forthcoming.
"Judicial Departures and the Introduction of Qualified Retirement,
1892-1953." Justice System Journal, 2009.
"Politics, Pragmatism, and Departures from the U.S. Courts of Appeals,
1954-2004." Social Science Quarterly, 2009.
“The Supreme Court in American Democracy: Unraveling the Linkages
between Public Opinion and Judicial Decision-making.” With Micheal W.
Giles and Bethany Blackstone. Journal of Politics, 2008.
“Judicial Tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-1868: Frustration,
Resignation, and Expiration on the Bench.” With Christopher Zorn and
Susan Navarro Smelcer. Studies in American Political Development, 2006.
"From Moderators to Leaders: Floor Participation by U.S. House Speakers
1789-1841." With Randall W. Strahan and Matthew L. Gunning. Social
Science History, 2006.
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