September 25, 2023 | Law.com
Leader of Appalachian Law School Becomes President of Charleston Southern University"The responsibility of leading is one that I take with great seriousness and humility," Keith Faulkner said in a statement. "I am a good listener, and I am anxious to hear from our alumni about how they believe that we can improve CSU together."
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
September 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NYSBA Report Suggests Moving Away From Standardized TestsThe report recommends that institutions of higher education move away from standardized tests and grade point averages and instead focus on how an applicant furthers a college's or law school's goals and values.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
September 21, 2023 | Law.com
Risa Goluboff, UVA Law's First Woman Dean, to Step Down"It has been a true privilege and an immense pleasure to lead this historic institution," Risa Goluboff said in a statement. "The extraordinary accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and the robust community we share, are a source of unending pride."
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read
September 20, 2023 | Law.com
William & Mary Law Dean Has a New Side Gig: Of Counsel at McGuireWoods"Being able to provide advocacy and sound counsel for those who need it is what being a lawyer is all about, and I am a lawyer through and through," Dean A. Benjamin Spencer told Law.com.
By Christine Charnosky
7 minute read
September 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The 'Embodiment of Uplift': Law Deans Pay Tribute to JoAnne Epps"I always marveled at the respect she engendered amongst our decanal colleagues," said Jim Rosenblatt, dean emeritus and professor of law of Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson. "At our deans meetings where Dean Epps spoke, people listened. Her comments were always insightful, helpful, and thought-provoking."
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
September 19, 2023 | Law.com
Temple University Acting President, Former Law Dean JoAnne Epps Dies After Collapsing on StageEpps joined Temple's faculty more than 30 years ago; she was dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016, when she left to serve as executive vice president and provost of Temple University from July 2016 until August, when she became Temple's senior adviser to the president.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
September 19, 2023 | The Recorder
LMU Loyola Law Receives $8M Gift for Advocacy ProgramsAn $8 million commitment from Nava and Gary A. Dordick will establish the LMU Loyola Law School Dordick Family Trial Advocacy Fund, dedicated to supporting the school's advocacy programs.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
September 18, 2023 | Law.com
Ahead of the Curve: How T14 Law Schools Feel About Law Firm 'Precruiting'Has precruiting become an "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" situation for some law schools?
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read
September 18, 2023 | Law.com
Former Law Professor Settles Discrimination Case Against University of Idaho for $750K"I sought this record on the faith of my upbringing, my education, and my law practice experience prior to joining the legal teaching academy," Shaakirrah R. Sanders said in a statement. "With this settlement I have the space for peace, healing, and restoration."
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read
September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Syracuse Law Dean to Step Down After 'Achieving His Vision'"No dean remains in the role forever—we are merely stewards of our institutions for the time that we serve, with the goal of leaving them better than we found them," Dean Craig Boise said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read