Richard J. Hunter, J.D. 
Professor of Legal Studies 

Richard J. Hunter, Jr. is a practicing attorney, Professor of Legal Studies and former  Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of International Programs in the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. Professor Hunter teaches sport law at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Sport Management program.

Hunter was the varsity soccer coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1977 through 1984. He was also the Assistant Director of Non-Varsity Athletics, and served as the Director of Notre Dame's boxing program from 1981-1984. Hunter served as game manager for Notre Dame basketball and as liaison to the NCAA for post-season competitions. He  also officiated for more than 30 years in basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, boxing and soccer and was named to the NJSIAA Sports Officiating Hall of Fame in 1999. He has recently retired from officiating.

His research interests include athletic administration, NCAA regulations, and antitrust implications of collegiate and professional sports. Professor Hunter holds a Bachelor's degree in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame.