The Faculty Lounge

Griffin Stepping Down as Dean of Tulsa Law; Roark to be Interim

Oren Griffin is stepping down as dean of Tulsa College of Law effective June 30 and will return to the faculty.   Griffin became dean in 2021.  Marc Roark, associate dean of faculty development, will serve as interim dean.  Roark joined the faculty in 2023 and holds a JD from Loyola New Orleans.

Closius Steps Down; Jurden Named Dean of Wilmington Law

The still-young Wilmington University School of Law has announced Judge Jan R. Jurden as its new dean.  She was appointed to the Superior Court of Delaware in 2001.  Jurden, who holds a JD from Penn State Dickinson Law, took over on April 1.

This news comes on the heels of the school's announcement that its first dean, Phillip Closius, stepped down.  He had been dean since 2023.

Neel Sukhatme Named Dean of Michigan Law

University of Michigan Law School has announced that Neel Sukhatme will be its next dean.  He is currently Associate Dean for Research and Academic Programs at Georgetown.  Sukhatme, who holds a JD from Harvard, will take over on July 1.

Jennifer Reynolds Named Dean of University of Oregon Law

University of Oregon School of Law has announced that Jennifer Reynolds will be its next dean.  She joined the faculty in 2009 and has been serving as the interim dean.  Reynolds, who holds a JD from Harvard, took over in March.

Lee Fisher Named President of Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University has announced that its new president will be Lee Fisher.  Fisher has served as the dean of Cleveland State College of Law and was also the former Ohio lieutenant governor and attorney general.  He will assume the presidency on July 1.

Timothy Todd Named Dean of Liberty University Law

Liberty University School of Law has announced that Timothy Todd is its new dean.  He joined the faculty in 2012 and has been serving as interim dean.  Todd, who holds a JD from Liberty, took over on January 1.

Nicholas Schroeck Named Dean of Detroit Mercy Law

Dectroit Mercy Law has announced that Nicholas Shroeck will be its next dean.  He joined the faculty in 2018 and has served as interim dean.  He was previously the associate dean for experiential education.  Shroeck, who holds a JD from Wayne State, took over this month.

Michael T. Colatrella Jr. Named Dean of McGeorge School of Law

McGeorge Law has announced that Michael Colatrella will be its next dean.  He joined the faculty in 2009 and served as interim dean in 2019.  Colatrella, who holds a JD from Seton Hall and an LL.M from NYU, will take over on July 1.

Jason Kreag Named Interim Dean of University of Arizona Law

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law Jason Kreag has been named interim dean of University of Arizona College of Law.  Kreag joined the faculty as a visiting professor in 2015 and holds a JD from Harvard.

Beto Juárez, Jr. Stepping Down as Dean of Nova Southeastern University College of Law

Nova Southeastern University College of Law has announced that Beto Juárez, Jr. has stepped down as dean.  Provost Ron Chenail will serve as interim dean. 

Jerry Dickinson Named New Dean at Pitt Law

Current Vice Dean of Pitt Law Jerry Dickinson has been named the new permanent dean of the law school. Congratulations to Jerry and to Pitt Law!

Chris Roederer Named Interim Dean of University of Dayton School of Law

Chris Roederer has been named interim dean of University of Dayton School of Law effective January 1.  Roederer joined the law school in 2018 and holds a JD from NYU.

Reynaldo Anaya Valencia to Lead South Texas College of Law Houston

South Texas College of Law Houston has announced that Rey Valencia will be its next dean and president.  He is currently dean at Capital Law School. Valencia, who holds a JD from Harvard, will take over on July 1.

Sudha Setty Named President and CEO of LSAC

The Law School Admission Council has named Sudha Setty its next President and CEO.  Setty is currently dean at CUNY School of Law and has previously served as dean of Western New England University School of Law.  Setty will assume the new role effective July 1.

William Treanor Stepping Down as Georgetown Law Dean

Georgetown Law has announced that Bill Treanor will step down as dean of the law school on June 30, 2025.  Treanor became dean in 2010.  He will rejoin the faculty.

Matt Parlow Named President of Chapman University

Chapman University has announced that its new president will be Matt Parlow.  Parlow served as dean of Chapman Law before becoming the university's executive vice president and chief advancement officer.  He will assume the Presidency on September 2, 2025.

Harvard Announces Law School Dean Search Advisory Committee

Harvard University has announced a 13-member faculty advisory committee to provide input on the dean search.  The commitee includes law professors Sabrineh Ardalan, Christopher T. Bavitz, Jared A. Ellias, Richard H. Fallon Jr., Jeannie Suk Gersen, Annette Gordon-Reed, Elizabeth Papp Kamali, Stephen E. Sachs, Laura M. Weinrib, and Crystal S. Yang.  There are three non-law school professors on the committee, including Harvard Business School Dean Srikant M. Datar,  Graduate School of Design Dean Sarah M. Whiting and  Kennedy School professor Meghan L. O’Sullivan. 

Todd Pettys Named Interim Dean of Iowa Law

Professor Todd Pettys has been named interim dean of Iowa College of Law effective January 1.  Pettys joined the law school in 1999 and holds a JD from The University of North Carolina School of Law.

Col. James H. Kennedy III Named Dean of New England Law/Boston

New England Law/Boston has announced that Colonel James H. Kennedy III will be its next dean.  He is currently Commandant of The Judge Advocate General’s School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.  Kennedy, who holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law, will take over at the start of spring semester, 2025.

 

New England Law/Boston has announced that Colonel James H. Kennedy III will be its next dean.  He is currently Commandant of The Judge Advocate General’s School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.  Kennedy, who holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law, will take over at the start of spring semester, 2025.

New England Law/Boston has announced that Colonel James H. Kennedy III will be its next dean.  He is currently Commandant of The Judge Advocate General’s School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.  Kennedy, who holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law, will take over at the start of spring semester, 2025.

Hannah Brenner Johnson Named Dean of Southern Illinois Law

Southern Illinois University Law has announced that Hannah Brenner Johnson will be its next dean.  She is currently professor of law and vice dean at California Western School of Law.  Johnson, who holds a JD from Iowa, will take over on July 1.

Southern Illinois University Law has announced that Hannah Brenner Johnson will be its next dean.  She is currently professor of law and vice dean at California Western School of Law.  Johnson, who holds a JD from Iowa, will take over on July 1.