{"id":145533,"date":"2026-03-06T17:13:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T01:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/06\/federal-judge-steps-up-to-be-law-school-dean\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T01:13:54","slug":"federal-judge-steps-up-to-be-law-school-dean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/06\/federal-judge-steps-up-to-be-law-school-dean\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Judge Steps Up To Be Law School Dean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding the right law school dean is an intensive process that can take years. The University of Kentucky\u2019s College of Law has been looking for a permanent dean ever since Mary J. Davis announced she was stepping down to resume teaching<\/a> back in 2023. During her time as dean, the school navigated COVID, managed to hire 10 new faculty members, and climbed to #6 on National Jurist Magazine\u2019s Best Value Law School list. That\u2019s a hell of a pair of shoes to fill. After years of searching, the law school has found someone who seems up to the task of filling them. Kentucky<\/a> has coverage:<\/p>\n

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A longtime federal judge in Kentucky will become the next dean of the University of Kentucky\u2019s College of Law. Gregory Van Tatenhove recently accepted the offer to lead the state\u2019s largest law school, according to an email sent to students from UK Provost Robert DiPaola.
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\u201cAs a graduate of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, this institution has long meant a great deal to me,\u201d Van Tatenhove said in a news release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The former judge is already getting support from friends online: <\/p>\n

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I want to congratulate my friend, Judge Greg Van Tatenhove on his appointment as the new Dean of the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law. As an alumnus of the College, I am thrilled that Judge Van Tatenhove will be stepping into this role. He has been an outstanding\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/uLYJ0UtTFq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Congressman Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Harder to find a better dean committed to the school\u2019s legacy than an alumnus known for his judgment! Best of luck to Dean Tatenhove and the school.<\/p>\n

Kentucky federal judge selected as new dean at UK College of Law<\/a> [Kentucky]<\/p>\n

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Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord\u2122 in the Facebook group\u00a0Law School Memes for Edgy T14s . \u00a0He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boat builder who is learning to swim and is interested in rhetoric, Spinozists and humor. Getting back in to cycling wouldn\u2019t hurt either. You can reach him by email at\u00a0cwilliams@abovethelaw.com <\/a>and by tweet at\u00a0@WritesForRent<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post Federal Judge Steps Up To Be Law School Dean<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Finding the right law school dean is an intensive process that can take years. The University of Kentucky\u2019s College of Law has been looking for a permanent dean ever since Mary J. Davis announced she was stepping down to resume teaching<\/a> back in 2023. During her time as dean, the school navigated COVID, managed to hire 10 new faculty members, and climbed to #6 on National Jurist Magazine\u2019s Best Value Law School list. That\u2019s a hell of a pair of shoes to fill. After years of searching, the law school has found someone who seems up to the task of filling them. Kentucky<\/a> has coverage:<\/p>\n

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A longtime federal judge in Kentucky will become the next dean of the University of Kentucky\u2019s College of Law. Gregory Van Tatenhove recently accepted the offer to lead the state\u2019s largest law school, according to an email sent to students from UK Provost Robert DiPaola.
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\u201cAs a graduate of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, this institution has long meant a great deal to me,\u201d Van Tatenhove said in a news release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The former judge is already getting support from friends online: <\/p>\n

Harder to find a better dean committed to the school\u2019s legacy than an alumnus known for his judgment! Best of luck to Dean Tatenhove and the school.<\/p>\n

Kentucky federal judge selected as new dean at UK College of Law<\/a> [Kentucky]<\/p>\n

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Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord\u2122 in the Facebook group\u00a0Law School Memes for Edgy T14s . \u00a0He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boat builder who is learning to swim and is interested in rhetoric, Spinozists and humor. Getting back in to cycling wouldn\u2019t hurt either. You can reach him by email at\u00a0[email\u00a0protected] <\/a>and by tweet at\u00a0@WritesForRent<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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