Kenneth M. Murchison

Dr. Kenneth M. Murchison is devoted to exploring challenges in federal criminal law and the historical intricacies of national prohibition. As the James E. and Betty M. Phillips Professor of Law at the Law University of Kansas, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his students and colleagues. His scholarly work delves deeply into the nuances of legal doctrines, particularly focusing on how historical events like national prohibition have shaped contemporary legal frameworks. Dr. Murchison is the author of the acclaimed book "Federal Criminal Law Doctrines: The Forgotten Influence of National Prohibition," which examines the enduring impact of prohibition-era policies on modern federal criminal law. His research interests lie at the intersection of historical legal analysis and contemporary legal challenges, making significant contributions to the understanding of how past legal doctrines continue to influence present-day legal practices. Through his teaching and writing, Dr. Murchison inspires a new generation of legal scholars to critically engage with the complexities of federal law and its historical underpinnings.