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October 1, 1998

National search for dean of law launched

Pitt has launched a national search for a new dean of the School of Law.

David Herring has been interim dean since July, following the resignation of Dean Peter Shane.

Robert F. Pack, vice provost for Academic Planning and Resources Management, will chair the search committee.

Other committee members are: Douglas Branson, the W. Edward Sell Professor of Law; Kevin Deasy, instructor in law and director of legal research and writing; Kathryn Heidt, professor of law; Angelique Hudec, of the school's student affairs staff; Sandra Jordan, associate professor of law; Marvin Lieber (law '58), partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell and Hippel, Pitt trustee and member of the law school's board of visitors; Jules Lobel, professor of law; Alan Meisel, the Dickie, McCamey and Chilcote Professor of Bioethics and professor of law and psychiatry; Winston Thompson, law student; and Welsh White, professor of law. Joan Cutone of the provost's office will provide staff support.

Provost James Maher said, "We are seeking an individual with creative and effective leadership abilities to ensure that the School of Law assumes a central role in enhancing the overall quality of the University."

Filed under: Feature,Volume 31 Issue 3

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