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Jim Strickland serves as the 10th Dean and Professor of Practice at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law since 2024. A distinguished alumnus of the institution, he previously held significant public office as the 64th Mayor of Memphis (2016-2023) and Memphis City Council member (2008-2015), bringing extensive practical governance experience to his academic leadership role.
Education:
- J.D., University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, with honors (1989)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, University of Memphis (1986)
Dean Strickland's academic focus centers on practical legal education grounded in real-world public service. His expertise spans municipal law, legal practice frameworks, and public policy development, informed by decades of hands-on experience in city government and private legal practice. This practitioner perspective shapes his approach to legal education and institutional leadership.
During 1989-1996, Strickland served as an adjunct legal methods instructor at the law school, teaching foundational legal skills to JD candidates. His current deanship emphasizes bridging academic theory with professional practice, though specific research grants or formal student advising relationships beyond his historical teaching role are not documented in available materials.
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