UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA LAW — William Hubbard read the email three times Tuesday to be sure it was true: He had been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. “I was quite surprised and almost overwhelmed by the notice,” the dean of the School of Law says. The academy, founded in 1780, is a prestigious fellowship of artists, scholars and leaders who work together for the public good. Hubbard is recognized internationally for his efforts to champion the rule of law and advocate for fair, accountable and independent justice systems. During his tenure as president of the American Bar Association, he led efforts to increase access to justice through innovation, reform the criminal justice system, provide legal assistance to unaccompanied immigrant children and improve support for victims of domestic violence.