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Baylor Law School 11 Faculty 11 David Guinn Page 1 of 2 BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL d1dN Baylor Law > Faculty Home > David Guinn - - Share I Print . VIEW (LIRRIMLLIM, VITAE FACULTY PROFILES PlAlt AM J Brad Toben, Dean Leah Jackson, Assoc. Dean DAVID GUINN The Lyndon L. Olson and William A. Olson Professor of Local Government and Constitutional Larry Bates Law and Master Teacher Ron Beat The Baylor Law School family refers to Professor David Guinn as the Godfather," and when you see Matthew Cordon him in his handsome office, his fathers rotltop desk behind film, it is easy to picture a Texas version of Jeremy Counsellei Don Vito Corleone. And like the famous Sicilian, when Baylor Laws senior faculty member makes an Thomas Featherston offer, few refuse him. However, unlike the fictional characters proposals, Professor Gumns offers are Bridget Fuselier likely to be lunch with him at Baylor Universitys faculty dining room, a round of skeet shooting at the David Guinn Waco Gun Club or perhaps a donut that he routinely brings to staff and students. Laura Hernandez 1 Jill Wieber Lens Professor Guinn is an individual for which I have immense respect," said J.D. Ressetar, a member of Rachel Little the August 2009 graduating class. Getting to know him has been a highlight of my Baylor Law School experience because of his dedication to his students in and out of the classroom. In class, his Luke Meier remarkable knowledge of Constitutional Law challenges his students. Outside of class his open-door Elizabeth Miller Download High Res Photo policy, friendly personality and dry wit leads to many long lasting relationships with his students. Michael Morrison Whether Professor Guinn is helping you understand the course work or helping you find a job, his Connie Powell David Guinn genuine interest in helping his students achieve success is extraordinary." Gerald Powell The Lyndon L. Olson and William A. Brandon Quarles Professor Guinn attended Baylor University and majored in Political Science. He received his J.D. from Olson Professor of Local Government Michael Rogers Baylor School of Law in 1963. Ironically, he did not receive his bachelor's degree until 37 years later. and Constitutional Law and Master Rory Ryan When Guinn left Baylor, he was six hours short of completing the requirements for a bachelors degree. Teacher Then, a bachelors degree was not a mandatory requirement for entering Baylor taw school; a student Brian Seri could enrol[ with only tntee vears or 90 hours of college course work. Guinn did just that. But he David Swenson Fall 2010 Courses always regretted not completing that undergraduate degree- He spent one summer doing course work James Underwood Equal Protection and Voting Rights at Great Britain s famous Oxford University but was still three hours short. He derided to take a Patricia Wilson Civil Liberties computer course at V,'aco s McLennan Community College to complete his degree requirements. Lesley Wilson James Wren After Professor Guinn received his J.D.. he was employed by the United States Securities and Exchange Email: David_Guinn@baylor.edu Commission for two years. He then attended the University of Michigan Law School where he received Phone: 254.710.6338 his LL.M. in International Law in 1966 and returned to his alma mater to teach. During his long tenure at Baylor Law, Professor Guinn has assisted in the drafting of the Texas Administrative Procedures Act and has served on numerous advisory bodies in the State Bar and on numerous committees at Baylor University. In addition to constitutional taw, he teaches courses in the area of civil rights and local government. Along with Professor Mike Morrison. Professor Guinn has been involved in the redistricting process at the state and local level. After the 2000 Census was released, the two redistricted 52 cities, counties, and school districts throughout Texas. Professor Guinn served as Faculty Representative to the Southwest and the Big XII athletic conferences from 1986-2001. He also served on the first Division I Management Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in, 1997 end has continued to work with Baylor Athletics since that time. Aside from his considerable work teaching and redistricting This "professional hobby), Professor Guinn immensely enjoys traveling, reading. and exercising. Since the late professor Loy Simpkins first encouraged him to begin running 40 years ago. Professor Guinn estimates he has run 28.000 miles, and to this day averages 15 miles a week. Each year Professor Guinn travels to South Texas and Mexico with friends, colleagues, and former students to hunt pheasant and v:hite-wing doves. One look around his office reveals another of his passions - the study of history. From the mounted arrowheads on the wall, passed down from his father, who was a history teacher, coach and Superintendent in Cleburne, Texas, to the models and memorabilia scattered amongst books and photographs. Professor Guinn -s appreciation of history is evident from the outset "Young people dont read anymore. he lamented while thumbing through a book by George S. Patton. They don't know what their grandfathers did Professor Guinn has two sons, David. Jr_ and John, who graduated from Baylor Law School and a daughter. Catherine. .rho is a graduate of Baylor University. 65 http://www.baylor.edu/law/faculty/index.php?id=75534 12/17/2010