Catherine L. Langford

About the Author

Catherine L. Langford is a distinguished scholar and author specializing in the intersections of rhetoric, law, and the humanities. With a keen eye for the nuances of legal argumentation, she explores how interpretive strategies shape constitutional discourse and influence judicial outcomes. Her work bridges academic rigor with accessible prose, offering fresh perspectives on the philosophical underpinnings of law. Langford's insightful analysis in Scalia v. Scalia: Opportunistic Textualism in Constitutional Interpretation (Rhetoric, Law, and the Humanities) dissects the evolution of textualism through the lens of Justice Antonin Scalia's jurisprudence, revealing its opportunistic dimensions and broader implications for legal theory. As an educator and researcher, she continues to contribute to scholarly conversations on how language wields power in the courtroom and beyond, inspiring readers to reconsider the foundations of American constitutionalism.