Julie Andersen Hill appointed dean of University of Wyoming Law

January 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING — An attorney, academic and administrator who started her legal career in Wyoming has been named dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law.

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André Douglas Pond Cummings named dean of Widener Commonwealth Law

January 19, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOLS — Widener University is pleased to announce the appointment of andré douglas pond cummings, an accomplished leader, scholar, and award-winning professor, as Commonwealth Law School’s new dean.

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Roger Fairfax Jr appointed dean of Howard Law

January 19, 2024

HOWARD UNIVERSITY THE DIG — Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. as dean of the Howard University School of Law, effective July 1, 2024.

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University of Utah Law alumni relations director Lori Nelson announces retirement

January 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — Congratulations to Alumni Relations Director Lori Nelson, who will be retiring at the end of 2023! Nelson began her position at the S.J. Quinney College of Law in November 2015 after more than 20 years of law practice.

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Roger A. Fairfax to become dean of Howard Law

January 4, 2024

AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE — Howard University School of Law has announced the appointment of Roger A. Fairfax Jr. as dean. Fairfax joins the university from American University Washington College of Law where he has served as dean since 2021.

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Brietta Clark named dean of LMU Loyola Law

January 4, 2024

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY — I am pleased to announce that Brietta Clark, J.D., will be the next Fritz B. Burns Dean of LMU Loyola Law School, where she has served as interim dean since July 16, 2023.

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Leslie Kendrick named dean of University of Virginia Law

January 4, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Virginia announced Monday that Leslie Kendrick has been selected to serve as the 13th dean of the School of Law.

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Elon Law welcomes Jenny Lane and Kristen Covington as administrators 

December 26, 2023

TODAY @ ELON — Two new administrators joined the Elon Law community this fall to help prepare students and graduates for success on the bar exam and in pursuing their career goals. Assistant Dean Jenny Lane L’15 will lead an Office of Academic Success that offers courses and provides resources to succeed in law school, pass the

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Penn Carey Law professors Sarah Barringer Gordon and Doug Frenkel to retire 

December 18, 2023

PENN CAREY LAW — The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School recognizes the retirement of two longtime, distinguished faculty members: Sarah Barringer Gordon, Arlin M. Adams Professor of Constitutional Law and Professor of History, Emerita, and Douglas Frenkel W’68, L’72, Morris Shuster Practice Professor of Law, Emeritus.

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University of Akron Law names Heather Zirke director of Miller Becker Center 

December 18, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — The University of Akron School of Law has named Heather Zirke director of the Joseph G. Miller and William C. Becker Center (MBC) for Professional Responsibility and assistant professor of law. Founded in 1993, the MBC is a nationally recognized academic center dedicated to enhancing public trust and confidence in the legal

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