Dr. Paul Campbell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Campbell is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he teaches courses on healthcare strategy and management. With a diverse background as a federal agent, prosecutor, and commercial litigator, he brings a wealth of experience to academia. His career began in law enforcement, investigating public corruption and procurement fraud, which transitioned to roles in the private sector, including as a Partner at DLA Piper and Director at UnitedHealthcare. Campbell was instrumental in developing partnerships between private and public sectors during his tenure at the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. He emphasizes education about the complexities of the healthcare ecosystem, directing students in practical, experiential learning labs. His academic credentials include a JD from John Marshall Law School and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School. Campbell's teaching incorporates real-world challenges in healthcare, preparing students for future leadership roles in a rapidly changing industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2007-01-01 — 2019-01-01

UnitedHealthcare • United States

Directed the development of new business-to-government capabilities and managed government relations.

Senior Fellow

2013-01-01 — Present

Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducts research and teaches as an adjunct professor.

Director

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Illinois Department of Central Management Services • Illinois

Oversaw the agency and led the development of cross-sector partnerships.

Partner

2000-01-01 — 2003-01-01

DLA Piper • United States

Provided legal representation to corporate clients.

Assistant Director

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Illinois Department of Central Management Services • Illinois

Assisted in managing state agency operations.

Commercial Litigator

1994-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Ungaretti & Harris • Chicago, IL

Handled litigation cases for clients.

Special Agent

1986-01-01 — 1990-01-01

General Services Administration • Washington, D.C.

Investigated federal fraud cases.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.