Gerrard Burch joins the University of Dayton School of Law following seven years of service in the Appellate Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he authored approximately one hundred briefs before the Illinois Appellate Court, covering a wide range of complex legal issues including constitutional law, evidence, criminal law, and criminal procedure. His appellate work spanned the full spectrum of criminal litigation—from direct appeals to post-conviction and other collateral proceedings.
In addition to his public service, Professor Burch spent time as a bar exam tutor with Minority Legal Resources, where he specialized in helping students master core doctrinal subjects such as evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law. He is passionate about equipping future lawyers with the analytical, writing, and advocacy skills essential for success in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice.