Ex-U.S. attorney to join law school

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance will join the University of Alabama School of Law as a visiting lecturer in August.

As a distinguished visiting lecturer in law, Vance will teach in the areas of criminal justice reform, criminal procedure and civil rights.

“I am delighted that Joyce Vance will be joining the School of Law,” said Mark E. Brandon, the law school's dean. “Her knowledge and experience -- both as U.S. attorney and in private practice -- will make her a valuable presence in the classroom and a tremendous resource for our students. She will also be a splendid colleague.”

Vance retired as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama in January. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in 2009.

“I’m honored to be able to work with students who will shape the future of the legal profession and our communities and to share my experience, which underlines the critical importance of the rule of law, with them,” Vance said. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue to make a contribution to important issues of social justice, criminal justice reform, civil rights and good government.”