Visiting Professors
David Whitehead
David Whitehead is a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence. He brings many years of varied practice experience to our law school. He recently retired from FirstEnergy Corporation, where he was Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Among other positions with energy companies, he was General Counsel for The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.
He has also been very active in the community. He serves on the board of trustees of Cuyahoga Community College and the board of directors of the United Way. He is Vice President of the board of park commissioners for the Cleveland Metroparks. Mr. Whitehead has also served on the law school's Visiting Committee, and he presently serves on the board of directors of the Cleveland State University Foundation.
In recognition of his professional achievements and community service, Mr. Whitehead has received numerous awards, including: African-American Male Achiever (2006) from 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland; Black Professional of the Year (2005) from the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation; and William O. Walker Salute to Community Excellence Award (2000) from the Call & Post newspaper.
Mr. Whitehead, who received his B.A. (1968) and J.D. (1973) from Cleveland State University, will teach Corporations in the 2007 fall semester. In the spring semester, he will teach a class in energy regulatory policy in the College of Urban Affairs.