Sean Murphy

Hometown: Rock Island, IL

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in Biology, Political Science and Public Administration

Hobbies: Boy Scouts of America, church choir, golf, tennis

What area of health law most interests you and why? I find medical malpractice most interesting, given the balance between professional standards and legal theories.

What do you hope to achieve through the study and/or practice of health law? A greater knowledge of law, and more specifically health law, in an effort to decide what type of law I wish to practice.

What has been your favorite health law class and why? Health Law with Professor Greaney.

What is your favorite thing about SLU’s health law program? The array of health law experiences and opportunities available to students.

Who was the best speaker you’ve heard speak, what did they speak on, and why were they the best? Senator Durenberger was a terrific speaker, and his talk on national health care took the right approach by focusing on a probable solution rather than partisan politics.