Dr. George Kendall

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Kendall is a dedicated Lecturer at Columbia Law School and the director of Squire Sanders’ Public Service Initiative, leading a pro bono working group that focuses on pro bono litigation and policy initiatives. With a wealth of experience, he manages a team of attorneys and paralegals who handle various capital cases, innocence projects, and prison condition matters. Since starting his legal career in 1979, Kendall has effectively represented clients in substantial cases, including important decisions made by the United States Supreme Court. His notable work includes advocating for indigent death row inmates in landmark cases such as Banks v. Dretke and House v. Bell, as well as liberating wrongly convicted individuals, exemplified by the case of Navy sailor Joseph Dick. In addition to his practice, he has taught courses on the administration of capital punishment at several prestigious institutions. His contributions to criminal defense have earned him several esteemed awards including the Champion of Justice Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Kendall earned his J.D. from Antioch College in 1979 and his B.A. from the University of Richmond in 1974.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching law courses focused on public service and capital punishment.

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • LSAC CAS Registration
  • Application Form
  • Application Fee ($85)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • LSAT or GRE Scores
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Résumé
  • Personal Statement
  • Dean's Appraisal/Certification
Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.