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Kerry Abrams Stepping Down as Dean of Duke Law

Dean Kerry Abrams has announced that she will be stepping down as dean of Duke School of Law at the end of this academic year. She has served in that…

Dan Filler August 28, 2026No Comments

CUNY Dean Search Announcement

CUNY is looking for a new Dean. Here is an excerpt from the hiring announcement: The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a mission-oriented, engaged, and highly collaborative leader…

Bridget J. Crawford August 27, 2026No Comments

Iowa Law Launches Dean Search

The committee is here. The dean search page is here.

Dan Filler August 22, 2026No Comments

University of Florida Levin College of Law Dean’s Search – Deadline 8/19

The University of Florida Levin College of Law has posted that it is looking for a new Dean: Classification Title: Dean, Levin College of Law Classification Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctor…

Bridget J. Crawford August 15, 20261

Harold Krent Named Interim Dean of Chicago-Kent Law

The Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent School of Law has announced that its long-term former dean, Harold Krent, has taken over as interim dean of the school. He steps in…

Dan Filler July 27, 20261

Linda Jellum Named Interim Dean of Gonzaga Law

Gonzaga University has announced that Professor Linda Jellum is joining Gonzaga Law as its interim dean. Jellum, who holds a JD from Cornell, most recently served as professor and associate…

Dan Filler July 21, 20261

Interested in Becoming a Dean? Building Pathways to Law School Leadership Workshop Registration Open

Are you a law professor interested in becoming a dean? This is for you! The 15th Annual Building Pathways to Law School Leadership Workshop is designed to encourage and assist…

Dan Filler July 12, 20261

Angela Gilmore Named Permanent Dean of UDC Law

The University of the District of Columbia has announced that Angela Gilmore will be its permanent dean. Gilmore has served as the law school's interim dean since August 2024. She…

Dan Filler July 9, 2026No Comments

Simon Marstiller Named Dean of Florida A&M Law

Florida A&M has announced that Simone Marstiller will be the new dean of its law school. Marstiller, who holds a JD from Stetson Law, most recently served as secretary of…

Dan Filler June 19, 2026No Comments

Jerry Organ Named Interim Dean of St. Thomas (MN) Law

The University of St. Thomas School of Law, in Minneapolis, has announced that Professor Jerry Organ will be its interim dean, stepping in for Dan Kelly who is leaving for…

Dan Filler June 18, 20261