William A. Reppy Jr.
Charles L. B. Lowndes Professor Emeritus of Law
Professor Reppy is a native of Oxnard, Calif. He received both an A.B. (1963) and J.D. (1966) from Stanford University. He commenced his professional career with two judicial clerkships-one in the Supreme Court of California, followed by another in the Supreme Court of the United States. He then practiced law for three years with a private firm in Los Angeles, until joining the Duke Law faculty in 1971. He has also taught at the universities of California, Michigan, Washington, and North Carolina.
His principal scholarly work is in the area of animal law, marital property, and conflict of laws. He served for 12 years on the North Carolina General Statutes Commission. He was a frequent consultant to the California Law Revision Commission on community property and succession law. He participates in the humane and animal rights movements.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Charles L. B. Lowndes Professor Emeritus of Law, Duke Law School, Duke University 2001
- Professor Emeritus of Law, Duke Law School, Duke University 2010
Contact Information
- Duke Law School 210 Science Dr, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708
- Duke Law School Room 3014, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708
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reppy@law.duke.edu
(919) 613-7053
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