UI launches search, names committee for next College of Law dean

The University of Iowa has launched a national search for the next dean of the College of Law.

The search comes as Dean Todd Pettys approaches the end of his term leading the college on June 30, 2027. Pettys will return to the College of Law faculty at the conclusion of his term or when a new dean is appointed.

"Todd has provided exceptional service to the College of Law and the University of Iowa, and I'm grateful for his leadership and partnership," says Kevin Kregel, executive vice president and provost. "His work has positioned the college well for its next chapter, and we look forward to building on that strong foundation as we identify the next dean."

Kregel has named faculty, staff, students, and alumni to a search committee for the next law dean.

Daniel Clay, dean of the College of Education, and Jill Wieber Lens, Dorothy M. Willie Professor in Excellence in the College of Law, will co-chair the committee.

Other members are:

• Bill Boyd, member of the Iowa Law School Foundation board of directors
• Mihailis Diamantis, Ben V. Willie Professor in Excellence, College of Law
• Amy Koopmann, assistant director for scholarly communications and innovation, University of Iowa Law Library
• Elijah Redington, second-year student, College of Law
• Duff Ridgeway, associate vice president for main campus development, UI Center for Advancement
• Caroline Sheerin, professor of legal analysis, writing, and research; and director of bar success, College of Law
• Adrien Wing, associate dean for international and comparative law programs and Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law, College of Law

The search firm WittKieffer has been selected to assist with the process.

For more information about the search, see the College of Law dean search website.