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Johanna Bond Named Dean of Rutgers Law School

Rutgers University has announced that Johanna Bond will be the new dean of Rutgers  Law.  She is currently a professor of law at Washington & Lee and has previously served as associate dean for academic affairs.  Bond, who holds a JD from the University of Minnesota and an LL.M from Georgetown, will take over on July 3.

Rutgers University has announced that Johanna Bond will be the new dean of Rutgers  Law.  She is currently a professor of law at Washington & Lee and has previously served as associate dean for academic affairs.  Bond, who holds a JD from the University of Minnesota and an LL.M from Georgetown, will take over on July 3.

Sophia Lee Named Dean of Penn Law

Penn Law has announced that Sophia Lee will be its next dean.  Lee joined the Penn Law faculty in 2009 and served as deputy dean from 2015-2017.  Lee, who holds a JD and Ph.D from Yale (and an MSW from Berkeley for good measure)  will take over on July 1.

Anthony Niedwiecki Stepping Down as Mitchell Hamline Dean

Anthony Niedwiecki has announced that he will step down as dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law in June 2024.  Niedwiecki became dean in 2020.  He will rejoin the faculty after a sabbatical.

Michael Waterstone Named Dean of UCLA Law

UCLA Law has announced that Michael Waterstone will be its next dean.  He is currently dean at Loyola LA Law.  Waterstone, who holds a JD from the Harvard, will take over on August 15.

Paul Paton Named Dean of Chapman Law

Chapman University School of Law has announced that Paul Paton will be its next dean.  He is currently a professor of law and ethics at the University of Alberta.  Paton, who holds a JD from the University of Toronto, will take over on June 30.

Beth McCormack Named Dean of Vermont Law

Vermont Law School has announced that Beth McCormack will be its new dean.  McCormack joined the faculty in 2011 and has served as assistant director of the legal writing program, vice dean of students, deputy vice dean for academic affairs, interim president and dean.  She holds a JD from Vermont Law.   

Laura Rosenbury Named President of Barnard College

We're pretty late to the party on this but Barnard College has announced that Laura Rosenbury will be its next president.  Rosenbury is currently dean at Florida Law.  She will assume the Barnard Presidency on July 1, 2023.  

UA Little Rock Names Two Dean Finalists

University of Arkansas Little Rock has announced that their two law school dean finalists are Colin Crawford (Golden Gate University) and Christian Johnson (Widener).

Elaine Gagliardi Named Dean of Montana Law

The University of Montana School of Law has announced that Elaine Gagliardi will be its new dean.  She has served as interim dean since June 2022 and has been a faculty member at the school since 1995.  Gagliardi, who holds a JD from Montana Law, will also oversee the University of Montana's Department of Public Administration and Policy.

Garry Jenkins Named President of Bates College

Bates College has announced that Garry Jenkins will be its next president.  Jenkins  is currently dean at the University of Minnesota Law.  He will assume the Bates Presidency on July 1, 2023.  What a great hire for Bates!

Todd Clark Named Dean of Widener Delaware Law

Widener University Delaware Law School has announced that Todd Clark will be its new dean.  He is currently a professor at St. Thomas University College of Law (FL) where he previously served as senior associate dean of academic affairs.  Clark, who holds a JD from University of Pittsburgh School of Law, will  take over on July 1.

Alena Allen Named Dean of LSU Law

Louisiana State University Law  has announced that Alena Allen will be its new dean.  She is currently deputy director for the AALS and professor of law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.  She was previously interim dean at Arkansas.  Allen, who holds a JD from Yale, will  take over on July 17. What a great hire for LSU!

 

Louisiana State University Law  has announced that Alena Allen will be its new dean.  She is currently deputy director for the AALS and professor of law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.  She was previously interim dean at Arkansas.  Allen, who holds a JD from Yale, will  take over on July 17. What a great hire for LSU!

University of Missouri (Columbia) Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Missouri seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Dean of its School of Law. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the school’s chief executive and academic officer, and will work closely with the school’s faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader university leadership to advance academic, financial, and strategic initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of law education at Mizzou.

MU is the flagship university of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only 34 public U.S. universities with membership by invitation in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its graduate, professional and research programs attract an annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, Missouri, a place consistently ranked as one of America’s most livable cities.

 

Brad Toben Stepping Down as Baylor Law Dean

The longest serving ABA law school dean, Baylor's Brad Toben, is stepping down from his position effective July 1.  He will return to the faculty. Toben joined the Baylor faculty in 1983 and became  dean in 1991.  Associate Dean Patricia Wilson will serve as interim dean next year.  

Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the premier public research university in the State of Illinois, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Law. The University of Illinois is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in research, teaching, public engagement, and international programs. We have a long tradition of shared governance and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University seeks a visionary Dean dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the mission of the College and to furthering its commitment to excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and international programs.

As the chief academic and executive officer of the College, the Dean has primary responsibility for the faculty and academic professional staff development, budgetary oversight and planning, academic and curricular issues, fundraising, and facilities development.

The new Dean will be pivotal in positioning the College and University as national and international leaders in areas represented by the College. The Dean will provide visionary leadership that will position the College and the campus for continued innovation and success. The Dean will provide leadership for building and enhancing key partnership and collaborations with units across campus. The Dean will be a strong advocate and spokesperson for the College both on campus and with external partners and stakeholders, including alums. While enhancing the diversity of the College, the Dean will value the contributions of diverse faculty, staff, and students.

 

Zachary Kramer Named Dean of Elon Law

Elon University School of Law has announced that Zachary Kramer will be its new dean.  He is currently the interim dean at Arizona State Law.  Kramer, who holds a JD from the University of Illinois College of Law, will  take over in June.

Montana Law Names Four Dean Finalists

And they are:

University of Montana GC Lucy France, Interim Dean Elaine Gagliardi, attorney Kari Hong, and Professor Eric Christiansen (Golden Gate Law.)  Deets are here. 

OCU Law Seeks Dean

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Oklahoma City University (OCU) seeks nominations and applications for the dean of Oklahoma City University School of Law. 

Established in 1904, the OCU School of Law is situated in the state capital and operates in a historic building located in downtown Oklahoma City which was fully renovated less than 10 years ago to accommodate a growing student population.  This facility provides an outstanding learning environment offering facilities for study, state of the art technology classrooms, a courtroom, and space designed to promote interaction between students and faculty.  The building is in close proximity to many government agencies, law firms, and service organizations and has played an important role in the life of the city for decades and, because of this, well represents the School of Law’s tradition of more than a century of service and leadership in the community.

With a full-time faculty of 21, and an enrollment of 453 students, the School of Law offers a learning environment that is challenging and supportive.  The School of Law houses three clinics: the state’s first and only Innocence Clinic, in which students work under the supervision of a clinical professor on the cases of actual inmates who have viable claims of wrongful conviction; the American Indian Wills Clinic, in which students assist tribal members with basic estate-planning documents; and the Norick Municipal Law Research Clinic, in which students work with city attorneys on legal issues facing a large metropolitan area with a rapidly developing urban core.   In addition, the School of Law also houses the Judge Alfred P. Murrah Center for Homeland Security Law and Policy.  The center examines the unique legal issues central to protecting and securing the nation with a focus on the prevention of domestic terrorism.  The School of Law will also lead the planning and serve as the host for the Sovereignty Symposium in 2023.  Originally an initiative overseen by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, this center was established in 1988 and is now a responsibility of the Law School. 

 

Fred Slabach Named Dean of University of Mississippi School of Law

University of Mississippi School of Law has announced that Fred Slabach will be the new dean of its law school.  He is currently President and university professor at Texas Wesleyan University.  Slabach, who holds a JD from University of Mississippi School of Law and an LLM from Columbia University will take over on July 1.

Rob Vischer Named President of University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas has announced that its new president will be Rob Vischer.  Vischer has served as dean of the university's law school from 2013-2022.  He assumed the St. Thomas Presidency on January 1, 2023.