Government Faculty

William J. Corbett

J.D., University of Illinois (1984), M.P.A., Pennsylvania State University (1979), B.A.(Political Science), Pennsylvania State University (1975)
Esq., College Instructor .

Research Interests

Current research interests include analyzing jury verdicts in personal injury (tort) lawsuits and analyzing the effectiveness of delay-reduction and alternative dispute programs in the civil justice system.

Publications and Awards

Corbett, W., (1999). An Analysis of 1998 New Mexico Jury Tort Verdicts. New Mexico Bar Journal, Fall 1999, 48-52.

Corbett, W., (1996). Election Issues: Threats and Opportunities for the Civil Justice System. Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, October 1996, 64-65.

2005-2006 Department of Government Professor of the year. Awarded by Pi Sigma Alpha.

Community Activities

Current bar member and licensed attorney in New Mexico and California. Mentor for the New Mexico Bar Association's Lawyer Assistance Program. Mediator for the Third Judicial District of New Mexico. Adjunct faculty member for the Dona Ana Branch Community College and the El Paso Community College- University of Texas at El Paso.

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