Kim Wehle is a legal scholar, author, and commentator known for making complex legal and constitutional issues accessible to the public. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Associate Independent Counsel in the Whitewater Investigation, Wehle is a leading voice on democracy, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. She has authored four books, including How to Read The Constitution—and Why, and How to Think Like a Lawyer—and Why and Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works—and Why, and serves as a legal contributor for ABC News, offering expert analysis on major legal and political developments.
Currently a tenured Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Wehle began her career clerking for the Hon. Charles R. Richey of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before joining the Federal Trade Commission and later working on the Whitewater Investigation alongside Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. She went on to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., arguing cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals. She has taught at several prestigious law schools, and in 2025, she was selected as a Fulbright Scholar at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she is researching global constitutional norms.
Wehle is a prominent legal analyst, appearing on major news networks including CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and PBS NewsHour. Her expert commentary on constitutional issues, impeachment, and the rule of law has been featured in publications like The Atlantic, Politico, and The Guardian. She also authors the Simple Politics newsletter, where she breaks down complex legal topics for a general audience. Through her work, Wehle continues to bridge the gap between legal scholarship and public understanding of democracy and governance.