About Anthony Joseph
Anthony Joseph Bellia serves as the O’Toole Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School, located in Notre Dame, Indiana. A member of the New York State Bar since 1995, Professor Bellia has built a distinguished career in both legal practice and academia. He graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1994, where he held the esteemed position of Editor-in-Chief of the Notre Dame Law Review. His academic journey began at Canisius College, where he also graduated summa cum laude in 1991, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. Following his graduation from law school, Professor Bellia embarked on a series of prestigious clerkships. He first served as a law clerk for Judge William M. Skretny of the U.S.
District Court for the Western District of New York from 1994 to 1996. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in federal trial court procedures — Subsequently, he clerked for Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1996 to 1997. His most notable clerkship was with Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court, where he served from 1997 to 1998, gaining invaluable insights into the highest court's workings. In 1998, Professor Bellia transitioned to private practice, joining the law firm Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin, L.L.P.
as an associate. He worked there until 2000, honing his legal skills in a firm renowned for its litigation expertise. That same year, he began his academic career at the University of Notre Dame Law School as an Assistant Professor of Law. His dedication and contributions to the field were recognized quickly; he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2003 and to Professor in 2007. In 2014, he was appointed the O’Toole Professor, a title reflecting his significant contributions to legal scholarship and education. Professor Bellia's scholarly work encompasses a range of topics, including constitutional law, federal courts, federalism, legal history, procedure, and contracts. He has authored numerous law review articles that have contributed to the understanding of these complex areas.
Notably, he co-authored the first American casebook on Federalism, a significant resource for law students and scholars alike. Additionally, he is the founding director of the Notre Dame Program on Constitutional Structure, which aims to foster research and discussion on constitutional issues. Residing in Notre Dame, Indiana, Professor Bellia continues to teach and engage in research within his areas of expertise. His membership in the American Law Institute further shows his commitment to advancing legal scholarship and education. Through his work, Professor Bellia remains a prominent figure in the field of constitutional law, influencing both students and legal practitioners.
