Teaching interests:  Legal History (law school); US History, World Civilization, Tennessee History, War and American Society (undergraduate)

Education:  J.D., 1976, University of Southern California; M.A., (with distinction), 1995, University of Memphis; B.A., (magna cum laude), 1973, Pacific Union College

Experience:  1993-present: University of Memphis, Assistant Dean, Paralegal Studies (1993-1996), Assistant Dean, Law School (1996-present); 1977-1993, Vice-President/Attorney, title insurance industry

Admitted:  Tennessee; United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee; District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Achievements/Publications:  Articles published include a discussion of the background and importance of the title insurance industry and a history of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet. Future research focuses on Dr. Jose Gaspar de Francia, a former Paraguayan lawyer/dictator, and Hitler’s use of the language of religion in his rise to power. Captain in the US Army Reserve JAG Corps and recipient of numerous medals and awards for service and achievement.

E-mail:  cdewitt@memphis.edu