Forum for Third School of Law Dean Candidate to Be Held Today, Oct. 30

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Johanna Kalb

The third dean candidate for the School of Law, Johanna Kalb, will hold an open forum for the campus community at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 30, in the E.J. Ball Courtroom in the School of Law.

During the open forum, Kalb will focus on the strengths and opportunities she sees for the School of Law. Additionally, Kalb 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 this Zoom link using the following passcode: eEcbST6!

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 third dean candidate by completing an evaluation form. The deadline to submit feedback is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6.

About Johanna Kalb

Since 2021, Kalb has served as dean and professor of law at the University of Idaho College of Law.

Kalb's research and teaching interests include constitutional law, federal courts and the law of detention and democracy.

Prior to joining the University of Idaho College of Law as dean and professor of law, Kalb served as associate dean of administration and special initiatives and the Edward J. Womac Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Kalb has also served as a visiting faculty member at Yale Law School and as a fellow in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law.

Kalb holds a bachelor's degree from Stanford University, a master's degree in international relations (African studies) from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

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

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