Paul R. Verkuil

Paul R. Verkuil is the president emeritus of the College of William and Mary and former chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States.

To Be Agile, Think Pragmatically

To Be Agile, Think Pragmatically

Recent efforts to promote agile governance have deep roots in American pragmatism.

Policymaking Accountability and the Emerging Authoritarian State

Policymaking Accountability and the Emerging Authoritarian State

Changing norms about administrative appointments raise concerns about procedural fairness and accountability.

Putting the Fizz Back Into Bureaucratic Justice

Putting the Fizz Back Into Bureaucratic Justice

In a recent book, Cass Sunstein and Adrian Vermeule defend the administrative state against political threats and growing distrust.

The Supreme Court’s Doublethink on Arbitration and Administration

The Supreme Court’s Doublethink on Arbitration and Administration

Conservative justices embrace delegation to arbitration panels while questioning administrative process.

Valuing Commentary

Valuing Commentary

Commentaries on new book reinforce its author’s call for strengthening the civil service.

Why Government Professionals Matter

Why Government Professionals Matter

The key to improving government is to strengthening—and valuing—excellence in the civil service.

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Reform the civil service system to ensure good people fulfill government’s vital roles.

Save the Bureaucrats

Save the Bureaucrats

Responsible governance requires a top-notch government workforce.