We are pleased to announce the Lumen “Lou” N. Mulligan, J.D., M.A., as the new dean of our School of Law. He brings an impressive array of scholarly work and significant academic administrative experience to the role. As a Kansas City native, Mulligan understands the importance of the UMKC School of Law to our community and is committed to building on its foundation of excellence in the coming years. Mulligan currently serves as Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Kansas, as well as the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law. University annoucement and introduction located here.