The first dean candidate for the School of Law, Elizabeth Weeks, will hold an open forum for the campus community at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 23, in the E.J. Ball Courtroom in the School of Law.

During the open forum, Weeks will focus on the strengths and opportunities she sees for the School of Law. Additionally, Weeks will highlight past experiences that have prepared her for this position, offer thoughts and commentary on trends in legal education and research, and provide insight on how she will advance the School of Law's vision for the future. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

The campus community can attend in person or virtually through Zoom using the following information: Zoom link; Passcode: Vv1+iiNR

A recording will be available within 24 hours following the presentation at this link for those who are unable to attend in person. The recording will only be accessible to individuals with a U of A email address and credentials.

U of A faculty and staff can provide their feedback on the first dean candidate by completing an evaluation form. Faculty and staff must sign in with their university credentials to access the form. The deadline to submit feedback is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6.

About Elizabeth Weeks

Since July 2020, Weeks has served as associate provost for faculty affairs at the University of Georgia, where she holds the rank of professor and Charles H. Kirbo Chair in Law.

Weeks' teaching and research focus on torts, health law, healthcare financing and regulation, and public health law.

Prior to her current appointment, Weeks held the position of associate dean for faculty development at the University of Georgia School of Law and director of the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic at the University of Kansas School of Law. Weeks has served as a faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Law and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

Weeks holds a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and political science from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

For more information on Weeks, view her curriculum vitae or visit the School of Law dean search website.

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