Associate Deans
The Associate Deans listed below report to the Vice Dean and their academic units and functions are the responsibility of the Office of the Vice Dean.
Associate Dean for Centers and Institutes
Rosa Brooks
Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Law and Policy
As Associate Dean for Centers and Institutes, Dean Brooks oversees the 20+ Centers and Institutes at the Law Center.
Related Academic Unit: Centers and Institutes
Associate Dean for Clinics and Experiential Learning
Alicia Plerhoples
Anne Fleming Research Professor
Director of the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic
As Associate Dean for Clinics and Experiential Learning, Dean Plerhoples oversees our clinical programs, as well as our other experiential learning opportunities, including externships, project-based practicum courses, and simulations.
Related Academic Units: Clinical Programs; Experiential Learning
Associate Dean for Research and Academic Programs
Neel Sukhatme
Anne Fleming Research Professor
As Associate Dean for Research and Academic Programs, Dean Sukhatme supports faculty scholarship and the academic community at the Law Center. In this role, Dean Sukhatme oversees the Office of Faculty Support and related faculty affairs, including faculty appointments, rank and tenure, named lectures, research support, and faculty workshops.
Related Academic Units: Faculty Affairs; Faculty Support
Associate Dean for Graduate and International Programs
Carlos Vázquez
Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Law
As Associate Dean for Graduate and International Programs, Dean Vázquez oversees all Graduate Programs, as well as international programs, including our Center for Transnational Legal Studies.
Related Academic Units: Graduate Programs; Transnational Programs; Center for Transnational Legal Studies
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Urska Velikonja
Anne Fleming Research Professor
As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dean Velikonja oversees the Office of Academic Affairs, including curricular planning, course scheduling, academic policy development, and student advising for the J.D. Program. Dean Velikonja also oversees the Office of the Registrar, including exam management, grading, student records, and course scheduling.
Related Academic Units: Office of Academic Affairs; Office of the Registrar