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Committed teachers. Distinguished scholars. Experienced—and exceptional—lawyers. Those are your deans and faculty mentors.

Syracuse Law Deans

Terence Lau L'98, Dean and Professor of Law
Courtney A. Abbott Hill L’09, Interim Dean of Students; Associate Teaching Professor
Melissa Cassidy, Assistant Dean for Advancement
Shannon P. Gardner, Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Teaching Professor
Lauryn P. Gouldin, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs; Laura J. & L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence 2022-2025; Crandall Melvin Professor of Law; Director, Syracuse Civics Initiative
Jennifer L. Uryniak, Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration

Faculty, Emeriti and Instructors

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Syracuse Law Deans

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