Duquesne University Appoints Its First Female Law School Dean

PITTSBURGH, PA - Duquesne University has appointed its first female law school dean, former state Superior Court Judge Maureen Lally-Green.

Lally-Green has been serving as interim dean since last July. She succeeds Ken Gormley, who became the university’s president last year. She previously served as an adjunct professor in the school of law.

"During her highly-productive year in the dean's office, Dean Lally-Green has already made significant strides in developing new academic programs, building strong ties with alumni across the United States, working collaboratively with faculty colleagues, and forging new pathways for Duquesne Law School as it re-invents legal education for a new era," Gormley said. "There is no person better suited to lead Duquesne Law School to the next level of excellence than Judge Lally-Green; I'm thrilled that she has accepted this appointment. Her talent, wisdom, expertise and impeccable integrity will leave a brilliant imprint on the Law School for many years to come."

Lally-Green served on the Superior Court from 1998 until her retirement in 2009. She ten became associate general secretary and director of the Office of Church Relations for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh until August 2015.

"It has been a great privilege to serve Duquesne this past year with our extraordinarily talented Law faculty, administration and staff. I thank President Ken Gormley and his team, our Board of Directors, and our remarkable alumni and law school friends for their continued and sustained support," Lally-Green said. "Together, each day, we serve our students so that they may serve others, as splendid lawyers and as highly effective leaders in all parts of society."

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