University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

The urban public law school with a small liberal arts feel

Julie M. Cheslik Associate Professor of Law; B.A., J.D. (University of Iowa) email 816-235-2547 Professor Cheslik received a B.A. degree with highest distinction from the University of Iowa in 1982 and a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1985 where she was an associate editor of the Law Review. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1985 and was law clerk to United States District Judge Joseph E. Stevens Jr. from 1985 to 1987. From 1987 until joining the faculty in the fall of 1989, she was in practice with the firm of Stinson, Mag & Fizzell, specializing in commercial litigation and general corporate practice. In 1987 and 1988, she served the school as a volunteer writing instructor. Professor Cheslik teaches Property I and Property II, Land Use, and Estates and Trusts. Professor Cheslik also serves as the Editor of The Urban Lawyer.