Deans and Administrators

Dean of the School of Law, Donald J. Polden, is the chief administrative officer and official representative of the law school. In addition to overseeing administration of all operations of the law school, he is responsible for relationships with the University administration, with alumni, and with the bench and bar.
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Donald PoldenDean Donald Polden
dpolden@scu.edu
Heafey 224
(408) 554-4362

Noelia McKeeverNoelia McKeever
Office Manager
nmckeever@scu.edu
Heafey 225
(408) 554-4362


The Office of the Associate Dean oversees Heafey Law Library, Admissions and all scholarship awards.

 

Nancy DiazNancy Diaz
Administrative Associate
ndiaz@scu.edu
Heafey 156
(408) 554-4451


Associate Dean of Faculty Development Allen S. Hammond works with faculty on issues relating to research and scholarship. He acts as a resource and mentor to junior faculty. He also arranges faculty fora and other colloquia to stimulate faculty dialogue.
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Allen S. HammondAllen S. Hammond
Associate Dean
ahammond@scu.edu
Bergin 208
(408) 554-4078


Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Cynthia A. Mertens is responsible for the oversight of the academic components of the curriculum. She also assists in the recruitment of faculty members; recruits, supports, and evaluates lecturers in law; assists in the preparation of course offerings and teaching schedules; and assists in the strategic planning process.
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Cynthia MertensCynthia A. Mertens
Associate Dean
cmertens@scu.edu
Bergin 209
(408) 554-4025


Senior Assistant Dean Susan Erwin is responsible for student services, including counseling on course selection, academic standards, rules and procedures including student discipline, and requirements for graduation. She is the liaison with student organizations, oversees student registration in classes, and plans orientation. She is also responsible for planning of future course offerings and the scheduling of classes. She supervises the Law Records Office and the Student Life Office.
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Susan Erwin
Senior Assistant Dean
serwin@scu.edu
Heafey 148
(408) 554-4766

Alisa GuglielmoAlisa Guglielmo
Director of Student Life
aguglielmo@scu.edu
Heafey 220
(408) 554-7883


Senior Assistant Dean Jacqueline Wender is responsible for financial operations, facilities planning, personnel issues, accrediting agency reporting and reporting to information-gathering agencies and publications. In consultation with Dean Polden, she is also responsible for supervision and evaluation of various academic programs, hiring of adjunct faculty, and availability of books and materials. She also supervises the Law Fiscal and Faculty Support Services departments.
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jacqueline wenderJacqueline Wender
Senior Assistant Dean
jwender@scu.edu
Heafey 224
(408) 554-5224

laura mcgeehonLaura McGeehon
Senior Administrative Assistant
lmcgeehon@scu.edu
Heafey 224
(408) 554-4630


Senior Assistant Dean Julia Yaffee is responsible for external affairs. She serves as the chief marketing professional for the law school and directs all marketing and communications activities. She is also responsible for developing and implementing a new student recruitment plan that integrates the use of technology with traditional recruiting methods. She also has oversight of the Law Career Services Office and institutional research.
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Julia YaffeeJulia Yaffee
Senior Assistant Dean
jyaffee@scu.edu
Heafey 220
(408) 554-2706


Assistant Deans

John DavieJohn Davie
Assistant Dean, Law Technology and Academic Computing

 

Trevin HartwellTrevin Hartwell
Assistant Dean, Law Alumni & Development

 

Bryan HinkleBryan Hinkle
Assistant Dean, Law Enrollment Services

 

Vicki HuebnerVicki Huebner
Assistant Dean, Law Career Services

 

Jeanette LeachJeanette Leach
Assistant Dean, Diversity Programs

 

 

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