John Bessler Age, Wiki and Bio

John Bessler

Quick Info

ProfessionAttorney, Academician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth23/10/1967
Age57 years
BirthplaceMankato, Minnesota

Bio/Wiki

Full NameJohn David Bessler
Zodiac SignLibra
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (187 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoyola High School, Los Angeles, California (1982-1986)
College/University
  • University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Indiana University Bloomington
  • Hamline University, Bloomington, Indiana
  • University of Oxford, England
Degrees
  • B.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota (1985-1988)
  • J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1988-1991)
  • M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Hamline University (1997-2005)
  • Master of Studies in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University (2005-2008)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date10/07/1993

Family

FatherBill Bessler (university professor)
MotherMarilyn Bessler (university professor)
SpouseAmy Klobuchar
ChildrenAbigail Klobuchar Bessler

Career

Highlights
  • Worked as an associate in employment and construction law at Faegre and Benson (1991-1996)
  • Served as a law clerk under United States Magistrate Judge John M. Mason (1996-1998)
  • Published two books that became finalists for the Minnesota Book Awards (1997)
  • Adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, specializing in death penalty issues (1998-2006)
  • Partner at Kelly & Berens, P.A. in complex and commercial litigation (1998-2007)
  • Visiting associate professor of law at The George Washington University Law (2007-2009)
  • Of Counsel at Berens & Miller, P.A. (2016-2019)
  • Adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law School (from 2009)
  • Professor of law at Baltimore School of Law since August 2009, teaching a range of subjects including civil procedure and international human rights law
  • Elected to the American Law Institute in 2024
  • Part-time Of Counsel at Stinson in Minneapolis (beginning January 2025)
  • Published multiple books and articles on the death penalty and other legal subjects

Some Lesser Known Facts

John Bessler is recognized for his expertise in death penalty issues.
He is an author of several influential books, including 'The Birth of American Law'.
He frequently issues critiques on capital punishment, describing it as a form of torture.
Bessler has taught at universities in both the U.S. and abroad, including the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
He has experience in representing clients across various complex legal disputes, including major business arbitration cases.