Christopher Heard to lead Clinical Programs at University of Houston Law Center
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Christopher Heard was recently appointed by Dean Leonard M. Baynes as the Director of University of Houston Law Center Clinical Programs. “I am delighted that Professor Heard is taking the reins of the Law Center’s Clinical Programs,” Baynes said. “Since Professor Heppard’s election as judge in January of 2021, Professor Heard…
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ASU NEWS — Derrick Beetso, a 2010 alumnus of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, has been named to take the helm of the college’s Indian gaming and tribal self-governance programs.
Read More about University of Arizona Law appoints Derrick Beetso to head Indian gaming and tribal self-governance programsTwo scholars join University of Wisconsin Law faculty
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON LAW SCHOOL — The University of Wisconsin Law School has strengthened its law faculty with two new hires, who join in a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching. Nate Atkinson and Stephanie Holmes Didwania joined the faculty this summer. “We’re thrilled to welcome Nate and Stephanie to the University of Wisconsin Law…
Read More about Two scholars join University of Wisconsin Law facultyFordham Law welcomes new faculty
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law School is pleased to announce the addition of four new faculty members. Atinuke “Tinu” Adediran, Julie Chi-hye Suk, and Ilene Strauss will join the full-time faculty starting in the fall semester. John R. Brooks will be in residence starting in the fall and joining the full-time faculty in fall 2022.…
Read More about Fordham Law welcomes new facultyUniversity of Wisconsin Law names Michael States associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Wisconsin Law School is pleased to announce that Michael States will serve as the inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this newly created role, Dean States will lead the Law School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with an emphasis on racial and…
Read More about University of Wisconsin Law names Michael States associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusionUMass Law welcomes new law faculty and staff
UMASS LAW — UMass Law is excited to announce the appointment of a new assistant director of legal career services and two new faculty members. They represent a range of law schools and experiences—serving as an immigration attorney, teaching legal skills and writing, and working as a district attorney.
Read More about UMass Law welcomes new law faculty and staffStanford Center for Racial Justice appoints George Brown as executive director
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Stanford Law School (SLS) has appointed George Brown, an advocate for social and racial justice with three decades of corporate law experience, as Executive Director of the Stanford Center for Racial Justice (SCRJ). Brown will work in collaboration with Ralph Richard Banks, the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law and the Faculty…
Read More about Stanford Center for Racial Justice appoints George Brown as executive directorSeven faculty members at University of Iowa Law named to endowed positions
IOWA LAW — Seven faculty at the University of Iowa College of Law have been named to endowed positions. Of these seven, four faculty have been named to chairs and professors. Robert Miller was appointed to the F. Arnold Daum Chair in Corporate Finance and Law, Maya Steinitz was named the Charles E. Floete Professor, Jason Rantanen…
Read More about Seven faculty members at University of Iowa Law named to endowed positionsUC Irvine Law announces dean search committee
UCI — On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce the formation of an advisory committee charged with assisting in the search for a new dean of the School of Law. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Alejandro E. Camacho, Chancellor’s Professor of Law and Faculty…
Read More about UC Irvine Law announces dean search committeeWillamette Law welcomes new Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Sheryl Buske
WILLAMETTE LAW — Willamette University College of Law is pleased to welcome Sheryl Buske, assistant professor of Legal Research and Writing, to Salem this fall. Buske has more than two decades of teaching experience in Legal Writing and Child Law. She has also served as the director and assistant director of Legal Writing for multiple schools.
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