david french 

college of leadership and public service, admin

visiting distinguished professor of public policy

biography

david french is a columnist for the new york times. a graduate of harvard law school, david was previously a senior editor at the dispatch and a contributing writer at the atlantic. he is a former constitutional litigator and a past president of the foundation for individual rights in education.

david is a new york times bestselling author, and his most recent book is “divided we fall: america’s secession threat and how to restore our nation.” david is a former major in the united states army reserve and is a veteran of operation iraqi freedom, where he was awarded the bronze star.