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Jacob Rooksby Named Dean of Richmond Law

The University of Richmond announced today that its new law school dean will be Jacob Rooksby. Rooksby is currently the dean of Gonzaga University School of Law. He holds a…

Dan Filler March 20, 2026No Comments

North Dakota Law Announces Three Dean Finalists

The University of North Dakota has announced the three finalists to become UND Law's next dean. They are: Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr., Malik Edwards, and Brett Venhuizen.

Dan Filler March 19, 2026No Comments

FIU Law Announces Dean Finalists

Florida International University School of Law has announced three finalists in its dean search. They are: David Brennen (Kentucky Law), Drew Dawson (Miami Law), and Sean O'Connor (George Mason Law).

Dan Filler March 10, 2026No Comments

Kentucky Law Names Gregory Van Tatenhove Dean

The University of Kentucky has announced that U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove will the next dean of its law school. Van Tatenhove is an alum of the law school. …

Dan Filler March 9, 2026No Comments

Erin O’Hara O’Connor Stepping Down from FSU Law Deanship

Florida State University Law dean, Erin O'Hara O'Connor has announced that she will be stepping down. She has led the school since July 2016. She intends to stay in her…

Dan Filler March 5, 2026No Comments

Western State Law Announces Dean Search

This just in: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. Founded in 1966, Western State is the oldest law school…

Dan Filler March 4, 2026No Comments

Cianciarulo Stepping Down as Dean of Western State Law

Marisa Cianciarulo has announced that she will step down as the dean of Western State College of Law, effective this summer. She will be returning to her prior faculty position…

Dan Filler March 2, 2026No Comments

Rick Bierschbach Named President of Wayne State

Wayne State University has named Richard Bierschbach as its new president. Bierschbach, who served as dean of the university's law school starting in 2017, was appointed interim president last September. …

Dan Filler February 26, 2026No Comments

Miami Law Names Abril Permanent Dean

The University of Miami School of Law has announced that its interim dean, Patricia Sanchez Abril, will take over the position permanently. Abril has served in the interim capacity since…

Dan Filler February 23, 2026No Comments

Aliza Cover Named Interim Dean of Idaho Law

The University of Idaho has announced that Professor Aliza Cover will be its interim law school dean. Cover previously served as the school's interim dean during the summer of 2024. …

Dan Filler February 17, 2026No Comments