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William S. Brewbaker III Begins His Role as Dean of The University of Alabama School of Law

Dean William S. Brewbaker III poses at the entrance of The University of Alabama School of Law.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– The University of Alabama School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of William S. Brewbaker III as the new dean of the School of Law, effective today, July 10, 2023.

“It is a great privilege to lead an institution that is so important to the life of my home State, and that also happens to be a place where I have loved teaching and working for the past 30 years,” said Dean Brewbaker. “We have a strong Law School with skilled faculty and staff, dedicated University support, and outstanding alumni who have served and continue to serve as leaders in Alabama and throughout the nation. I want our Law School to continue to be a place where every single student can flourish and grow.”

To learn more about Dean Brewbaker’s experience and background, read the initial press release announcing his appointment to this position.


About The University of Alabama School of Law

For more than 150 years, UA School of Law has produced attorneys who become leaders locally, nationally and globally. Alabama Law provides a top-rate education that results in enviable bar passage and employment rates, all within a supportive and diverse environment. Its low student-to-faculty ratio paired with robust curricular offerings draws students to study under faculty who are skilled teachers as well as leading researchers and scholars.


For more information, please contact:

Josh Bird, Manager of Communications

The University of Alabama School of Law

205.348.5195 | jbird@law.ua.edu