Dr. Brendan Maher

Biography

Brendan S. Maher is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law and the Director of the Health Law, Policy, and Management Program. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his A.B. from Stanford University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Maher has extensive experience in various areas of law including health law, benefits law, civil procedure, complex commercial litigation, and pension law. Throughout his career, he has worked as a litigator, representing individuals, companies, and government entities in diverse courts, from the South Texas Supreme Court to the United States Supreme Court. His dedication extends to teaching, where he emphasizes the importance of understanding law as a collection of rules designed to guide human behavior towards just outcomes. Maher has been awarded the Connecticut Mutual Professor of Law chair and has served as Professor of the Year at two different law schools, reflecting his commitment to legal education and student development. Additionally, he has contributed to regulatory theory, particularly in the context of healthcare and social goods. Outside of academics, he enjoys soccer, craft beer, barbecue, and breakfast burritos, and has an appreciation for old school dance music.

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