Tom Corbett

The Honorable Tom Corbett is a distinguished executive in residence at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. The former governor most recently served as an adjunct professor at the law school.  

As the commonwealth's 46th governor, Corbett held Pennsylvania's highest office from January 18, 2011 through January 20, 2015.

Corbett has a long and distinguished career serving citizens as assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. attorney, chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pennsylvania attorney general, and governor. Corbett has also served as a key advisor to U.S. presidents and governors.  

Corbett received his undergraduate degree from Lebanon Valley College and his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He served his country as a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard 28^th Infantry Division from 1971 until 1984, rising from private to captain. He and his wife are the parents of two adult children and grandparents of six. 

• J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law
• B.A., Lebanon Valley College