RALEIGH- Charles Phillips joined Campbell Law School as the Director of Information Technology Services on Jan. 2, 2026, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced.
In his new role, Phillips and his staff oversee and coordinate the law school's entire technological infrastructure as well as address faculty, staff and student IT issues and concerns.
Phillips most recently served as director of Digital Media Services for Campbell University, where he has worked in various IT roles since 2015.
"His experience working with IT for the University as well as his familiarity with the law school made Charles the right fit to be our new IT Director," Leonard said. "I look forward to working with him on upgrading our award-winning trial advocacy program's courtroom technology as well as other IT projects."
Prior to coming to Campbell University, Phillips served as a remote technician for SportsMedia Technology, where he worked on broadcast crews and supported live events for the PGA Tour and NBC's Sunday Night Football. During that time, he was part of two Emmy Award-winning teams for Outstanding Live Series as a member of the Sunday Night Football crew.
Phillips holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Productions/Media Production from the University of Akron. Additionally, Phillips holds certifications in Foundations in Everyday Leadership and Applications of Everyday Leadership.
"I am excited about the new learning opportunities, contributing to the law school's vision, and building relationships with faculty, staff and students while strengthening existing ones," Phillips said.
ABOUT CAMPBELL LAW SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1976, Campbell Law School has developed lawyers who possess moral conviction, social compassion, and professional competence, and who view the law as a calling to serve others. Among its accolades, the school has been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as having the nation's top Professionalism Program and by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers for having the nation's best Trial Advocacy Program. Campbell Law boasts more than 5,000 alumni, who make their home in nearly all 50 states and beyond. In 2026, Campbell Law is celebrating 50 years of graduating legal leaders and 17 years of being located in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of North Carolina's Capital City.