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Drake University names new law school dean [1]
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Date: 2024-02
Drake University has named Roscoe Jones, Jr., as dean of the Drake Law School.
Jones will start at the university July 1. Current law school Dean Jerry Anderson is stepping down after eight years in the role and returning to a faculty position at the start of the 2024-25 school year. Jones will be the first Black dean of any college or school at Drake University, according to a Drake news release.
“I am humbled to lead a community committed to an unwavering collegiality and a singular mission to prepare students to promote justice, service, and ethics,” Jones said in the release. “I look forward to serving our talented students as dean and working alongside our dedicated faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters to train the next generation of leaders, grow our impact, and improve justice through scholarship, teaching, and service.”
Jones is a partner at international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, as well as co-chair of its public policy group, according to the release. He was based in Washington, D.C. before coming to Iowa, and has served as U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s chief of staff, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislative director and senior counsel to Sen. Cory Booker. He’s also held several roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and has taught at Yale, Georgetown, Chicago and Michigan.
Jones also serves as board secretary for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and co-chair of the national board of the American Constitution Society, according to the release.
“The global impact of Dean Jones’ advocacy and policy work on civil and human rights is extraordinary, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him join us as the next leader of Drake Law School,” said Drake University Provost Sue Mattison in the release. “In addition to his expertise, wisdom, and enthusiasm, he has the heart to change lives and communities by building authentic relationships through and beyond any perceived or real differences.
“Roscoe’s talents and experience leave him uniquely suited to advance the Law School’s mission to prepare students to promote justice, serve their communities, and uphold ideals of ethics and professionalism in their future endeavors.”
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