Law School Dean Search

Law School at UO

UO Search for Law School Dean

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Provost Long has launched a national search for the permanent dean of the Law School. 
Updates and information regarding the search will be added to this page throughout the process. 

Finalists Information

Finalists Materials

Candidate A

Campus visit: February 11 and 12 (materials will be posted on February 6)
Public Presentation: February 12, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Law School Classroom 142 (Zoom link available through finalist folder)
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on February 11, closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 21

Candidate B

Campus visit: February 13 and 14 (materials will be posted on February 10)
Public Presentation: February 14, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Law School Classroom 142 (Zoom link available through finalist folder)
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on February 13, closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 21

Candidate C

Campus visit: February 17 and 18 (materials will be posted on February 12)
Public Presentation: February 17, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Law School Classroom 184 (Zoom link available through finalist folder)
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on February 17, closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 21

Candidate D

Campus visit: February 18 and 19 (materials will be posted on February 13)
Public Presentation: February 19, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Law School Classroom 142 (Zoom link available through finalist folder)
Feedback Survey: opens at 1:00 p.m. on February 18, closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 21

Law School at UO

Law School Dean Position

The University of Oregon seeks a dynamic, proven, and dedicated leader in legal education to serve as the next Dean of the School of Law. The desired candidate will have a strong track record of delivering results, leading change, creating equitable and inclusive community environments, implementing innovative solutions, supporting faculty and staff professional development, and working collaboratively across a complex organization with a broad range of constituencies and community partners.

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Search Committee

Stuart Chinn, co-chair, Frank Nash professor, Law 
Sabrina Madison-Cannon, co-chair, dean, School of Music and Dance 
Hon. Judge Acosta, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Dean’s Advisory Council member
Felipe Alonso, assistant dean, Career Planning, Law 
Kristen Bell, assistant professor, Law (until January 8, 2025) 
Eren Cil, associate professor, Lundquist College of Business, UO Senate member 
Greg Dotson, associate professor, Law 
Troy Elias, associate vice provost, diversity and inclusion, Office of the Provost 
Mohsen Manesh, associate dean, faculty research and Programs, professor, Law 
Megan McAlpin, Legal Research and Writing clinical professor 
Tash O’Brien, director, finance and accounting, Law, OA Council member 
Andrea Welsh, student, Law 
Wesley Stewart, senior associate vice president for development, University Advancement 
Mindy Wittkop, director, Business Law, assistant clinical professor 
Search Advocate: Teri Rowe, interim sr. director, CAS Admin Services 
Search Coordinator: Suzette Howard, executive recruitment and special projects manager

Parker Executive Search has been retained to lead this recruitment process. 

Timeline

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    november-JANUARY

    Recruiting Period

    Prospecting candidates for the School of Law Dean position.

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    FEBRUARY

    Candidate Interviews

    Top candidates will interview with the search committee and UO stakeholders.


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