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Twinette Johnson named Dean at UDC

Congratulations to Dean Johnson! Read the entire press release here.

University of Memphis Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Memphis seeks an innovative leader to serve as its next Dean of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.  

The School of Law

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law provides a vibrant, supportive, intellectually rigorous, and practice-oriented legal education and promotes student success, community engagement, research, diversity and inclusion, professional responsibility, and justice. The School is proudest of its outstanding alumni and students and impactful role in the region as the only law school in west Tennessee.

The School was founded in 1962 and was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1965. The School occupies a majestic and historic building with state-of-the-art functionality, which consistently has been recognized as one of the top law school facilities in the country. Located in downtown Memphis overlooking the Mississippi River and 15 minutes from the main University of Memphis campus, the School enjoys close proximity to state and federal courthouses. The School receives continued support from its many alumni now serving in the judiciary or practicing in the local Bar association.

 

University of Baltimore School of Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Baltimore (UBalt) is seeking applications and nominations for the next Dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law (UBalt Law). The Dean will play a critical role in fulfilling the institution's mission of providing quality, professional legal education. The new Dean will succeed Ronald Weich, who has served in this role with distinction since 2012.

Set to celebrate its centennial in 2025, UBalt excels in developing leaders in Baltimore and beyond, and is nationally recognized for serving a diverse, nontraditional student population. The University is a member of the 12-institution University System of Maryland (USM) and is organized into four schools/colleges, including the Merrick School of Business, the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Public Affairs. In the Spring of 2023, the University of Baltimore had a total enrollment of 3,082 students, all of whom are commuters.

Founded in 1925, UBalt Law provides a rigorously practical education, combining doctrinal coursework, intensive writing instruction, nationally renowned clinics and community-based learning to ensure that its graduates are exceptionally well prepared to practice law. UBalt Law is housed in the award-winning John and Frances Angelos Law Center, which opened in 2013. This exceptional 12-story facility houses all of the school's clinics, centers and classrooms, and provides many options for indoor and outdoor study. The building was designated LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council.

 

Richard D. Freer Named Dean of Emory Law

Emory University School of Law has announced that Richard Freer will be its next dean.  He is currently on the faculty.  Freer who holds a JD from UCLA, will take over on July 1, 2024.

Jeremy Counseller Named Dean of Baylor Law

Baylor Law School has announced that Jeremy Counseller will be its next dean.  He is currently on the faculty.  Counseller, who holds a JD from Baylor, will take over on July 1, 2024.

Michael Sant'Ambrogio Tabbed as Interim Dean of Michigan State Law

Michael Sant'Ambrogio has been recommended to serve as interim dean of MSU Law, effective January 9, 2024.  Sant'Ambrogio joined the law school in 2011 and currently serves as professor of law and senior associate dean for faculty and academic affairs.  He holds a JD from NYU.

Ron Weich Stepping Down as University of Baltimore Law Dean

The University of Baltimore School of Law has announced that Ronald Weich will step down as dean at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.  Weich became dean in 2012.  The university will conduct a  search this with the goal of having a new dean by next summer.

Linda Greene Stepping Down as MSU Law Dean

The Michigan State University College of Law has announced that Linda Greene will step down as dean of the law school at the end of the calendar year.  Greene became dean in 2021.  She will join the faculty.

Kathleen Guzman Stepping Down as Dean of Oklahoma Law

The Oklahoma University College of Law has announced that Kathleen Guzman will step down as dean at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.  Guzman was appointed as dean in 2021; she was named interim dean since 2019. 

Risa Goluboff Stepping Down as Dean of UVA Law

The University of Virginia has announced that Risa Goluboff will step down as dean on June 30.   She became dean in 2016 and will return to the faculty.

Kevin Johnson Stepping Down as UC Davis Law Dean

UC Davis Law has announced that Kevin Johnson will step down as dean in July 2024.  Johnson became dean in 2008.  He will rejoin the faculty.

Kyle Logue Named Interim Dean of Michigan Law School

Kyle Logue has been named interim dean of Michigan Law effective January 1, 2024 as the school continues its search for a new leader.   Logue joined the law school in 1993 and serves as the associate dean for faculty and research.  He holds a JD from Yale.

Fordham Law Seeks Dean

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Fordham University, a private Catholic, Jesuit research university, firmly rooted in the life of New York City and with an enrollment of approximately 17,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of Fordham Law.

Long recognized as an innovative leader and for its commitment to service, teaching, and influential scholarship, Fordham Law has positioned itself at the forefront of legal education today, dedicated to intellectual inquiry and debate, upholding the highest ethics, and making a difference for the legal profession and for society at large. Fordham Law is committed to preparing its student body to excel in meeting the challenges of today’s rapidly changing legal profession, while also building the foundation for extraordinary lives of professional growth and service. Fordham Law welcomes students and faculty of all backgrounds, religions, and orientations, and emphasizes excellence, ethical values, and active dedication to public service consistent with centuries of Jesuit commitment to education and service. Fordham Law takes seriously its mission “in the Service of Others,” and therefore views the law not solely as a rigorous academic discipline at which it aims to excel both in teaching and research, but also as a force for serving others and positively changing society. That mission is reflected in all of its efforts – inside and outside the classroom.

 

Arkansas (Fayetteville) Law Names Dean Finalists

University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville has announced that its four dean finalists are: Elizabeth Weeks (University of Georgia), Michael Higdon (Tennessee), Johanna Kalb (Idaho) and Ned Snow (South Carolina).

Hiring Announcement: Quinnipiac University School of Law (DEAN)

From a recent email message:

Quinnipiac University invites nominations and applications for the next Dean of the Law School. The University seeks an experienced legal scholar with strategic vision to serve as the next Dean. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the Law School. The Dean will lead with purpose-driven values consistent with the Law School’s core philosophy to educate the “whole lawyer”—by educating and inspiring students to become skilled legal practitioners who retain their values and demonstrate the highest professional ethics as they serve their clients. The Dean works with key stakeholders to champion this mission in a collaborative, supportive environment. The Dean supports and promotes a student-focused climate of academic excellence, advances faculty development and scholarship, and promotes service-based initiatives. A successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to inspire faculty, student, staff, and alumni engagement, to build bridges to the greater legal and professional community, and to partner with donors and philanthropic entities to effectively fundraise. The Dean will have a proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, including a strong record of fostering access to justice.

As an academic, administrative, and community leader, the Dean of the Law School will lead the school in developing its next strategic plan, collaborating with faculty in forging programmatic innovation, advancing thought leadership, and ensuring excellent legal education and student career success. The Dean will promote and nurture a collaborative environment that inspires learning, working, and serving the mission of the Law School and Quinnipiac University. The Dean will build on the Law School’s strong foundations of civic involvement, philanthropy, and alumni engagement. The Dean will appreciate the importance of faculty scholarship and will be committed to faculty excellence with an eye toward both retention and recruitment for the next chapter of the Law School’s success. The Dean will demonstrate exemplary strategic leadership, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, entrepreneurial drive, and a passion for the mission of the Law School and Quinnipiac University. The Dean will be an energetic advocate and ambassador for the Law School and will have a record of responding effectively to the rapidly changing demands and challenges facing law schools today, including artificial intelligence, flexible learning modalities, and online learning.

Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal vision and relevant leadership experience. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically before November 20 in confidence to: [email protected]

Contacts:
Holly Jane Raider, Dean of Quinnipiac University School of Business & Chair of Law Dean Search Committee
Ken Kring, Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry
Wayne Unger, Assistant Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University & Member of Law Dean Search Committee

Michael Barry Stepping Down as Dean of South Texas College of Law Houston

South Texas College of Law Houston has announced that Michael Barry will step down as dean of South Texas College of Law Houston in the summer of 2024.  Barry joined the law school  in 2019.  A search committee will be established to identify the school's next president and dean.

David Western Named Interim Dean of Appalachian School of Law

David Western has been named interim dean of Appalachian School of Law.  Western joined the law school in 2022 and serves as Dean of Students.  He holds a JD from  Lewis & Clark and an LL.M. from George Washington University.

Craig Boise Stepping Down as Dean of Syracuse Law

Syracuse College of Law has announced that Craig Boise will step down as dean at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.  Boise became dean at Syracuse in 2016 and previously served as dean of Cleveland State's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.  He will return to the faculty after a sabbatical. 

Tulane Law Seeks Dean

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Tulane University invites nominations and applications for a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of Tulane Law School. 

Applicants should submit (in two separate PDFs) an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest (2–4 pages) describing their interest in the role of Dean of Tulane Law and how their professional experience would make them a successful Dean. Tulane University has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. All inquiries, nominations, or applications (the two requested documents above) should be sent directly to Dr. Josh Ward at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 640-3994. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by October 23, 2023.

Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institution, and consequently its policy of non-discrimination includes recruitment, employment retention and promotion of the most qualified students, faculty, and staff, regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state or local law. Tulane University does not discriminate in its provision of services and benefits and in its treatment of students, patients and employees.

Keith Faulkner Named President of Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University has named Keith Faulkner as its new president.  Faulkner has been serving as president and dean of Appalachian School of Law and previously served as dean and interim dean of law schools at Liberty University and Campbell University, respectively.

Faulkner, himself an alum of CSU, begins his new duties in October.

Jenny Martinez named Provost of Stanford University

Stanford University has announced that its new provost will be Jenny S. Martinez.  Martinez is the dean of Stanford Law School and professor of law.  She will assume her new position on October 1.