AALS study: Law school deanship has become more diverse

April 14, 2022

ABA JOURNAL — The number of women and people of color in law school dean positions is growing, but those hired through search firms were mostly white men, according to a new study released by the Association of American Law Schools.

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AALS study looks at how the pandemic has changed the priorities of law school deans

April 14, 2022

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Association of American Law Schools wanted to know how law deans are different now, after the COVID-19 pandemic. So they organized a survey by NORC at the University of Chicago.

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AALS study looks at the career pathways, responsibilities, and challenges facing law school deans

April 14, 2022

LEGAL NEWS — The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the focus of law school deans according to the American Law School Dean Study, released recently by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) based on a survey by NORC at the University of Chicago.

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University of Utah Law professor Heather Tanana appointed to AALS section leadership and an ABA task force

February 28, 2022

S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — Research Professor and Stegner Fellow Heather Tanana was recently appointed to the position of secretary for the Association of American Law Schools’ Section on Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples. The Section on Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members of the Section

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William & Mary Law professor and former AALS President Paul Marcus recognized for service, influence, and leadership

February 14, 2022

WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE — Charter Day is an annual tradition that celebrates William & Mary’s founding in 1693 by royal charter. It is also an occasion to honor the contributions of some of the university’s outstanding students, alumni and faculty members. This year, William & Mary will celebrate four 2022 award winners during its Feb.

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University of Nebraska Law recognized by White House for tenant assistance project

February 8, 2022

NEBRASKA TODAY — The University of Nebraska College of Law’s Tenant Assistance Project was one of a few anti-eviction programs highlighted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice during a nationwide Jan. 28 webinar. The webinar featured appearances by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and several top officials from the White

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Black Women Law Deans to be Honored for Antiracism Efforts

February 2, 2022

BLOOMBERG LAW — This summer, the deaths of George Floyd and others sparked demands for systemic reform, including in the legal profession. And law schools were among the institutions that jumped at the opportunity. Now, five Black women law school deans will be recognized for their efforts to reshape legal education and provide law students and young

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Pepperdine Law professor Jennifer Koh elected secretary of AALS Section on Litigation

January 31, 2022

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Jennifer Lee Koh was elected Secretary of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Litigation at the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting. The Section on  Litigation promotes the communication of ideas, interests and activities among members and makes recommendations to the AALS, its member schools, law school

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Pepperdine Law professor Maureen Weston elected to executive committee of AALS Section on Law and Sports

January 31, 2022

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Maureen Arellano Weston was elected Member of the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law and Sports at the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting. The AALS Section on Law and Sports promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members and makes

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