Jack H. Fritschy | associate

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Jack Fritschy’s background in religious studies and law gives him a unique ability to understand and serve the needs of faith-based clients. After completing his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Religion at Texas Christian University, Jack earned a Master’s Degree in Religion from Cambridge, focusing on late Byzantine and Medieval theology. At Cornell Law school, he pursued a special interest in the development of legal concepts within the Abrahamic traditions. This in-depth knowledge of and experience with religious communities has been invaluable in helping Jack connect with members of diverse faith traditions.

Jack has been selected to present multiple research papers, including at national conferences, such as “A Genealogical Critique of Liberalism Preceding Through the Thought of John Milton” (National Honors College Research Panel 2020) and “Martin Heidegger: Mystic Philosopher of the 20th Century?” (Addran Fair of Liberal Arts 2020).  He has also authored multiple articles, including

  • “Leo Strauss, Harry Jaffa, and Gorsuch’s Revival of the Nondelegation Doctrine”
  • “Originalism, Kelsenian Positivism, and the American Legal Tradition”
  • “Constitutionalism’s Oroborus: Jurisprudence and Political Legitimacy”
  • “The Function of the Law in Thomas Aquinas and Francis Turretin”
  • “Christian Theology and the Secular Theory of War and State”

Jack is an avid reader, and enjoys weightlifting, skiing, and playing piano and bass.

Education

  • Texas Christian University: Fort Worth, Texas
    • B.S. in Political Science and Minor in Religion 2021
    • Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholar, John V. Roach Honors College, TCU Scholar.
  • University of Cambridge: Cambridge, England
    • M. Phil. in Religion, Theology, and Philosophy of Religion 2022
  • Cornell Law School, J.D. 2025

Bar Admissions

  • New York State, pending (passed NYS bar examination, awaiting admission)

Languages

  • English