Miguel R. Rivera

Miguel R. Rivera, Sr. is an accomplished legal professional and academic with extensive experience in both the legal and educational fields. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at John Brown University since July 2021, Miguel teaches various courses including Criminal Justice, Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law. Previous roles include Complex Litigation Counsel at Legility for Walmart, where litigation across multiple jurisdictions was managed, and Of Counsel at Kutak Rock, contributing over 25 years of legal expertise. Additionally, Miguel has held senior legal positions at Payless ShoeSource and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., overseeing complex litigation and legal departments. Other notable positions include Commissioner of Labor for the State of Indiana and Senior Counsel for Cummins, Inc. Miguel's academic background includes a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law and a BA in Ethics, Religious Studies, and Classics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.