Law & Liberty Faculty
Dr. Chris Hammons
Director and Professor of Government
Dr. Hammons is an award-winning professor and sought after speaker.聽 He teaches classes on the American founding, constitutionalism, and political history. He has published scholarly articles in various law reviews and academic journals including the prestigious American Political Science Review. He has also contributed articles to the Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Journal.
Dr. Craig Ferrell
Professor of Law and Criminal Justice
After a long and successful career as a Houston police officer and later as legal counsel to the Houston Police Department, Professor Ferrell joins us as the head of HCU鈥檚 Criminal Justice program.聽 His experience and expertise have made him a sought-after speaker and teacher in Houston and throughout the U.S. and Canada on criminal justice issues. He has lectured for the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 International Law Enforcement Academy, addressed numerous State Bar and Law Enforcement seminars, and was a guest commentator on the聽O鈥橰eilly Factor.
Dr. John Tyler
Professor of Law and Jurisprudence
Dr. Tyler teaches classes on Constitutional Law, federal and state courts, legal history, and jurisprudence. He has published award-winning leading articles in the聽Houston Law Review听补苍诲听Baylor Law Review.聽He is the recipient of Texas A&M University鈥檚 highest teaching award. He holds both a JD and a PhD, and he is board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Dr. Doni Wilson
Professor of Literature
Dr. David Davis
Professor of British History
Dr. Davis has won awards for his teaching and scholarship on medieval and early modern European history.聽 His essays have appeared in the聽The Wall Street Journal,听The New Criterion, and聽The American Conservative.聽 His interests focus on the intersection of politics, culture, and religion including British constitutionalism and the development of modern political theories.