Leslie Kendrick named dean of University of Virginia Law
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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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 — 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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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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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — A larger-than-life figure to many students, John (Jack) P. Sahl, now Joseph G. Miller emeritus professor, retired this past summer. He leaves behind a rich legacy, not only at The University of Akron, but statewide, nationally and even internationally.
Read More about University of Akron Law professor Jack Sahl retiresUniversity of Tennessee Law welcomes Tyler Dougherty as first teaching fellow
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE — Such fellowship programs not only prepare practicing attorneys to teach law; they also increase clinic’s capacity to enroll student attorneys, take on more cases, and provide legal services to the community. Last fall, during its 75th anniversary celebration, the Clinic took steps to address this by launching a fundraising campaign…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The University of Houston Law Center welcomed Mariesha Keys this fall as the new director of the award-winning Pre-Law Pipeline Programs, a race-neutral initiative designed to increase the representation of law students from low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented backgrounds.
Read More about University of Houston Law Center Pre-Law Pipeline Program to be lead by Mariesha KeysLSU Law professors recommended for tenure positions and other promotions
LSU LAW — LSU Law Dean Alena Allen and the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Faculty Committee have recommended that Professors Lisa Avalos and Nick Bryner receive tenure and promotion to Professor of Law, and that Professor Summer Chandler be promoted to Associate Professor of Law.
Read More about LSU Law professors recommended for tenure positions and other promotionsCynthia Nance named dean of University of Arkansas Law
TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS — Cynthia Nance, interim dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law since July 1, 2022, has been appointed to the position full-time. UA officials shared the details in a news release Thursday (Nov. 30).
Read More about Cynthia Nance named dean of University of Arkansas LawUniversity of Akron Law professor Jack Sahl announces retirement
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — A larger-than-life figure to many students, John (Jack) P. Sahl, now Joseph G. Miller emeritus professor, retired this past summer. He leaves behind a rich legacy, not only at The University of Akron, but statewide, nationally and even internationally.
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