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About Thomas McInerney
Thomas F. McInerney is an international lawyer, scholar, and strategist. He has taught and advised international organizations, governments, NGOs, and businesses on rule of law, sustainability, and compliance issues for 25 years. He has led numerous innovative initiatives to develop and improve the effectiveness of international law and regulation, advance rule of law, and further global development. He is adjunct professor in the Rule of Law for Development Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He holds a BA in philosophy and government from the College of William and Mary, a MA in philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, a JD from DePaul University College of Law, and a PhD in development studies from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.
Tom McInerney, an international lawyer, scholar, and strategist, who has worked to advance rule of law and development internationally for 25 years. He has taught in the Rule of Law for Development Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law since 2011. He writes the Rights, Regulation and Rule of Law newsletter on Substack.
NBN Episodes hosted by Thomas:
November 28, 2025
Just Policing
Policing is a source of perennial conflict and philosophical disagreement. Current political developments in the United States have only increased the…
October 11, 2025
The Art of the Interesting
What is a good life? Traditionally, philosophers have seen it as an equation: The Good Life = Happiness + Meaning. But, if it's really that simple, wh…
March 23, 2025
Law's Rule
Rule of law faces serious threats to its viability in many countries. It has become a recurring topic in the media and is affecting our daily lives. T…