Megan Carpenter

Megan Carpenter serves as Dean and Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce School of Law. She is a transformative leader known for increasing enrollment by 230%, tripling fundraising, and exponentially growing diversity in student demographics. Her academic leadership includes founding the Hybrid JD in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law—a nationally award-winning program—and directing the Center for Law and Intellectual Property at Texas A&M. Carpenter’s global partnerships span six continents, emphasizing practical legal education through experiential learning opportunities.

• Education: J.D., M.A. (Foreign Languages), and B.A. from West Virginia University; LL.M. (International Human Rights from National University of Ireland); Certificate from Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo.

Her research focuses on intellectual property, innovation, and legal education reform. She has authored over 30 publications, including Evolving Economies: The Role of Law in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and contributes to major journals like the New York Times and Hastings Law Journal. Carpenter’s community initiatives provide legal support to underserved regions in the U.S. and globally.

Her articles explore themes like digital education models, trademark ethics, and copyright modernization. Awards include being named one of the National Jurist’s “Most Influential People in Legal Education.”