Author: Alena Allen
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Kerry Abrams to Step Down as Dean of Duke Law at end of June 2027
Abrams informed Provost Gallimore at the beginning of June 2026 that she’d step down in June of 2027, after which she will resume her work as a teacher and scholar on the Duke Law faculty. During this academic year, the University will conduct a national search for her successor. Abrams became the James B. Duke…
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Florida State College of Law Announces Finalists for Deanship
The names of finalists were released 24 hours prior to on campus interviews: William Magnuson (Texas A&M), Jake Linford (FSU), and Jeffrey Manns (GW).
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Penn State Dickinson Law Faculty Pass Resolution in Recognition of Dean Conway’s Myriad Accomplishments
The resolution honors Danielle Conway on her return to the faculty after serving as Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law from 2019 to 2026. It traces an academic background that includes degrees from NYU, Howard, and George Washington, along with prior faculty and leadership roles at institutions such as the…
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Chicago Kent Cuts Faculty
The Illinois Institute of Technology has laid off approximately 160 faculty and staff just before the start of the fall semester according to a university spokesperson. The university’s faculty senate issued a vote of no confidence in the president and provost prior to faculty and staff receiving layoff notices. https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/07/31/illinois-institute-of-technology-cuts-160-faculty-and-staff-just-before-fall-semester
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U Conn Hiring for Three Positions
The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law seeks candidates for an open-rank clinical faculty position in its Legal Practice Program (“LP Program”), an open-rank clinical faculty position as Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, and a lateral position for the Thomas F. Gallivan, Jr. Chair of Real Property Law. All positions begin in…
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Relentless: The Pressures Shortening Law School Deanships and What Must Change
A new AALS study, “Relentless: The Pressures Shortening Law School Deanships and What Must Change,” finds that law school dean tenures have fallen by more than half over the past century. Co-authored by AALS researcher Katie Kempner and Patricia Roberts, dean at St. Mary’s University School of Law, the report draws on surveys from over…
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Adjunct Workshop
To support the professional development of part-time law teachers, AALS is again offering a complimentary virtual Workshop for Adjunct Faculty on Wednesday, July 22, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm Eastern (12:30 to 2:00 pm Pacific). Experienced teachers will share practical guidance on preparing for class, using AI and library resources effectively, and creating a classroom environment that…
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Iowa Bd. of Regents Launches Search for Director of the Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Iowa Board of Regents invites applications for the inaugural permanent Director of the Center for Intellectual Freedom (the Center or CIF). Established by the Iowa General Assembly through House File 437 (2025), the CIF is an independent academic center operating under the authority of the Iowa Board of Regents. The Director reports directly to the Board, not to University administration,…
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UNC Appoints Dean
Andy Hessick has been named the permanent dean of the UNC School of Law. Hessick, the Judge John. J. Parker Distinguished Professor of Law, previously served as associate dean for strategy and planning under former dean Martin Brinkley. He stepped into the interim role after Brinkley stepped down last year.
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Tennessee Announces Interim Dean Selection
Professor Paula Schaefer, Art Stolnitz Distinguished Professor of Law, has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Winston College of Law, beginning July 1, 2026. She will succeed Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., who has been named dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law.
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George Mason Selects New Dean
George Mason University has named Daniel B. Kelly the next dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, effective June 25, 2026. Kelly currently serves as dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to that role, he spent 15 years on the faculty at the University of Notre Dame,…
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Arkansas Appoints Interim Dean
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Provost Indrajeet Chaubey announced the appointment of Katheleen Guzman to serve as Interim Dean, effective July 1st. Guzman will serve a two-year term through June 30, 2028, providing leadership continuity as the university prepares to conduct a national search for a permanent dean. Guzman’s ties to the institution run deep: she…
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UConn Seeks Visiting Faculty for Legal Practice Program
The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applications for a visiting faculty appointment for the 2026–27 academic year in its innovative first-year Legal Practice program. The successful candidate will teach the following sequence of courses: Research and Writing (two sections of approximately 20 students each) in the fall and Advocacy (two sections of approximately 20 students…
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Chapman University Names New Law Dean
After a national search, Antony Page has been selected as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami. Page will begin this fall.
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Higher Racial Diversity in US Business and Law Schools Is Linked to Higher Graduate Salaries
Researchers from UConn and Dartmouth examined more than 6,000 cohorts of MBA and law students over several decades. They found that MBA and JD students graduating from schools with higher racial diversity were paid higher median salaries than were graduates from less racially diverse institutions. Conversely, lower racial diversity was associated with lower median salaries.…
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Temple Names New Law Dean
Lonnie T. Brown Jr. has been named the Kean Family Dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. Brown is currently the dean and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law and Haslam Family Professor at the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Brown will begin his new role on Aug. 1.
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NIU College of Law launches part-time J.D. program
The Northern Illinois University College of Law has received American Bar Association approval to launch a part-time Juris Doctor program at the NIU Naperville campus. The program will enroll its first class in fall 2027. NIU Law plans to enroll small cohorts to foster a collaborative learning environment characterized by individualized faculty mentorship, strong peer connections and…
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North Dakota Appoints New Dean
Darse E. “Del” Crandall Jr. has been appointed dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law. A native of Elgin, Illinois, Crandall began his professional journey at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics through a Naval ROTC scholarship and received his commission in the United States Navy. Selected…
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Dayton Appoints Law Dean
The University of Dayton has named Christopher Roederer dean of the University of Dayton School of Law. Roederer has served as the school’s interim dean since January 2025. Roederer joined the School of Law as a professor teaching torts, constitutional law, criminal procedure, remedies, statutory interpretation, and international and comparative law in 2018. He also…
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AU Washington College of Law Appoints Dean
Michael Barry has been named dean of American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL). Barry is the former President and Dean of South Texas College of Law in Houston. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2026.
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Belmont Announces New Dean
Belmont University announced the appointment of Deborah Farringer as the new dean of Belmont Law, effective August 1, 2026. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Health Law Studies.
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Arizona Appoints New Dean
Jason Kreag has been appointed dean of the James E. Rogers College of Law, effective April 13, 2026. Kreag previously served as interim dean. The official announcement can be found here.
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NCCU Names New Law Dean
Joseph Karl Grant, who is currently serving as interim dean at Capital University School of Law in Columbus, Ohio, will assume the role on July 1. Grant has been at Capital since 2008 and previously served as the associate dean for Administration and Finance prior to becoming interim dean at Capital.
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FSU Launches Dean Search
FSU College of Law has launched its search for a new dean. FSU seeks a visionary leader who will shape the future of legal education. Candidate materials should be received by May 4, 2026 for fullest consideration. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Werner Boel and Ashlee Musser FSULawDean@wittkieffer.com. The full job description can…
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Inaugural Conference: Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Registration is open for the inaugural conference of the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law Energy Innovation Lab: Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies on April 17, 2026. It is free to attend. Register here for in person or virtual attendance. This full-day event will provide CLE credit and features 70+ speakers, including current and former…