Professor of Law Prepares to Celebrate 50 Years of Service

Ann Lousin

In February, Professor Ann Lousin will celebrate her 50th anniversary in legal education. After graduating from the University of Chicago Law School, she joined the research staff for the Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention. Following her work at the convention, Professor Lousin served on the staff of the Speaker of the House of Illinois and was the Parliamentarian of the House from 1973 to 1975.

She joined the law school faculty in 1975, where she began teaching commercial and constitutional law. This semester, she is teaching Sales Transactions and Illinois Constitutional Law. Outside of law school, she has held several governmental positions, notably as Chair of the Illinois State Civil Service Commission. She has also served on various charitable boards and has lectured abroad.

In the legal community, Professor Lousin is a founding member and former Chairperson of the Armenian Bar Association. She has been actively involved with the Chicago Bar Association for fifty years, including serving three terms as Chair of the Constitutional Law Committee. In 2009, she was elected to The American Law Institute.

Recognized as an expert on the Illinois Constitution, Professor Lousin authored “The Illinois State Constitution: A Reference Guide” and regularly writes columns for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Additionally, she participated in nine interviews for the Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum’s oral history project on statecraft.

Professor Lousin’s exceptional 50-year career in legal education and public service reflects her dedication to the law and her community. Her extensive contributions, from teaching and authorship to active involvement in various legal organizations, highlight her commitment to advancing legal knowledge and service. As she celebrates this significant milestone, her impact on the legal field and her role as a mentor to future generations of lawyers are truly commendable.