Daniel Abebe appointed dean of Columbia Law
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY — I am delighted to share that I have appointed Daniel Abebe as the 16th Dean of Columbia Law School and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law, effective August 1, 2024.
Read More about Daniel Abebe appointed dean of Columbia LawA profile on incoming Drake Law dean Roscoe Jones Jr.
BUSINESS RECORD — The 46-year-old public policy attorney, originally from Meridian, Miss., will be the first Black dean of the Drake Law School, founded in 1865, and Drake University’s first Black dean of any college or school.
Read More about A profile on incoming Drake Law dean Roscoe Jones Jr.An interview with incoming University of Missouri Law dean Paul Litton
MISSOURI LAWYERS — Paul J. Litton officially has been dean of the University of Missouri School of Law for just over a year, taking the reins last May after serving as interim dean since July 2022.
Read More about An interview with incoming University of Missouri Law dean Paul LittonA profile on incoming Syracuse Law dean Terence Lau
CNYBJ — Syracuse University (SU) says Terence Lau graduated from its College of Law in 1998, and more than a quarter century later, will serve as the school’s 13th dean.
Read More about A profile on incoming Syracuse Law dean Terence LauLSU Law adds professor of professional practice Richard Pittman to the faculty
LOUISIANA RECORD — After serving as Deputy Public Defender-Director of Juvenile Defender Services for the Office of the State Public Defender (formerly known as the Louisiana Public Defender Board) for the past 11 years, Richard Pittman has joined the LSU Law faculty as a Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Field Placement and Pro…
Read More about LSU Law adds professor of professional practice Richard Pittman to the facultyElon Law promotes Alan Woodlief to vice dean
TODAY AT ELON — Elon University School of Law’s longest-serving administrator and faculty member has been promoted to a role overseeing the school’s new part-time, in-person program for working professionals in Charlotte.
Read More about Elon Law promotes Alan Woodlief to vice deanUniversity of New Mexico Law names Aliza Organick director of Law and Indigenous Peoples Program
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO — Aliza Organick, professor at The University of New Mexico School of Law, has been named director of the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program and officially began the role June 1.
Read More about University of New Mexico Law names Aliza Organick director of Law and Indigenous Peoples ProgramNortheastern Law names Carrie Goldberg practitioner in residence
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Carrie Goldberg, founder of leading victims’ rights law firm C.A. Goldberg, has been named by Northeastern Law’s Judith Olans Brown Forum for Women in the Law (WIL) as its Practitioner-in-Residence for 2024-2025. Goldberg will visit the law school for three days, from November 13 to 15, 2024. While in…
Read More about Northeastern Law names Carrie Goldberg practitioner in residenceUniversity of Connecticut Law names David Mahatha assistant dean of diversity, belonging and community engagement
UCONN TODAY — Dr. David Mahatha, the new assistant dean of Diversity, Belonging and Community Engagement at the UConn School of Law, is committed to shaping environments where everyone can succeed and feel like they belong.
Read More about University of Connecticut Law names David Mahatha assistant dean of diversity, belonging and community engagementLiberty Law names Morse Tan senior executive director of center for law and government
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY — The Center for Law & Government in Liberty University’s Helms School of Government was established as a training ground for tomorrow’s leaders to learn how to engage the culture and impact law and policy in America. The center has become an arena for thought and debate as it provides opportunities for faculty…
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