Rachel M. Janutis

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law

Rachel M.  Janutis

Education

  • J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Illinois College of Law
  • B.S, Northwestern University

Biography

Professor Janutis joined Capital in 2002. She teaches courses on Civil Procedure, Remedies, Complex Litigation and Conflict of Laws. Before coming to Capital, Professor Janutis served as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Illinois. Her areas of research include civil procedure, remedies and complex litigation, specifically issues pertaining to jurisdiction, venue and punitive damages. Her casebook, Cases and Problems on Remedies, of which she is a co-author, has been adopted by numerous law schools across the country. In fall 2007, she was named Director of Faculty Development. In this role, Professor Janutis is responsible for supporting and promoting teaching and faculty scholarship. In July 2010, Janutis become Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)