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Erin Lain is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at Drake University's Drake Law School. She holds a PhD from Drake University, a JD from Drake Law School, and a BA from Drake University. Her work focuses on race and the law, legal education reform, and academic success initiatives. She has held leadership roles including Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion (2017-2021) and Director of the CLEO Summer Institute. Her research examines racial disparities in legal education and the bar exam, advocating for systemic equity improvements.
- Education:
- PhD, Drake University
- JD, Drake Law School
- BA, Drake University
Her research emphasizes racial justice in legal education through empirical studies of bar exam inequities, minority student experiences, and pedagogical interventions. Her 2022 publications on racial bias in bar exams and self-efficacy among Black and Latinx examinees highlight her focus on intersectional legal education challenges.
Notable awards include the 2023 Order of the Coif and 2020 Des Moines Business Record '40 Under 40' recognition. She has directed academic success programs and admissions diversity initiatives, fostering inclusive legal education ecosystems.
Her administrative roles include overseeing academic affairs and campus equity, with grants likely tied to diversity initiatives though specific funding details are not provided. She leads collaborative teams addressing systemic barriers in legal education, such as the CLEO Summer Institute.
