Effective July 1, Hofstra Law School has named three current faculty members and an administrator to positions that reflect the school’s emphasis on scholarly pursuits and international context.

J. Herbie DiFonzo, Professor of Law, has assumed the role of Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In this position, Dean DiFonzo will support the academic mission of the law school by attracting and retaining top-notch faculty and working with them to ensure that the law school provides an outstanding education to its students.

Eric Lane, the Eric J. Schmertz Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service, has been named Associate Dean for Intellectual Life. In this new role, Dean Lane will bring distinguished practitioners, both private and public, to Hofstra Law School for presentation to students, faculty and others. He will also be responsible for helping interested faculty find opportunities to participate in policy making or other similar endeavors.

I. Bennett Capers, Associate Professor of Law, has been named Associate Dean for Intellectual Life. In this capacity, Dean Capers will enrich the Hofstra Law community by planning and promoting events, workshops and programs that encourage intellectual pursuits among faculty and students.

Jeffrey Dodge has transitioned to the role of Assistant Dean of Global Initiatives and Multicultural Affairs. In this new position, Jeff will provide visionary leadership, strategic planning and innovative programmatic development to position Hofstra Law as a leader in international law programming.