Jill Miller
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Having served at Duke Law for more than 6 years, Jill Miller says it is a privilege to work with some of the brightest and intellectually curious students in the country. As Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Miller is responsible for the community that is Duke Law, from advising students on life at Duke Law to enforcing provisions of the Honor Code. In addition to her day-to-day activities, Miller works with the various departments across the Law School to ensure students experience a seamless transition into Law School, the Duke community, and their post-graduate work. Miller also serves on a number of University committees to review and set policies that directly benefit students and the Law School as a whole. Regardless of the question, Miller is available to help or point you in the right direction.
Contact Jill Miller at (919) 613-7029 or E-mail jmiller@law.duke.edu
Chris McLaughlin -and- Anne Sherman
Assistant Deans for Student Affairs
Chris McLaughlin and Anne Sherman share the position of Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Office of Student Affairs. Together with the other members of the Office of Student Affairs, they have a part in almost every issue that affects students' lives at Duke Law, from academic concerns, to extra-curricular activities, to orientation and graduation. Perhaps the most important responsibility shared by Deans McLaughlin and Sherman is advising students on academic issues such as course scheduling and degree requirements. They encourage you to come talk with either of them to discuss your law school goals and the many academic opportunities available at Duke Law, including externships, Capstone Projects, and ad hoc seminars. Dean Sherman is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Chicago School of Law. She practiced ERISA law for several years in Chicago and Raleigh prior to joing Duke Law. Dean McLaughlin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Duke Law. He was a litigator at firms in Boston and Portland, Maine prior to returning to Duke Law.
Contact Chris McLaughlin at (919)-613-7247 or E-mail mclaughlin@law.duke.edu
Contact Anne Sherman at (919) 613-7161 or E-mail sherman@law.duke.edu
Karyn Ridder
Director of Student Activities/Manager of Student Communications
Karyn Ridder serves as the "de facto" advisor to the 40+ student organizations at the Law School. In that role, she advises students on a number of issues, including how to start a student group, explore funding opportunities, plan a conference, and abide by Law School policy. Karyn also works with the Communications Department to provide students with access to the Law School's media outlets for event advertising and promotion. Karyn Ridder is a graduate of Colgate University and Boston College's Higher Education Administration program. She held positions at Tufts University and Brandeis University prior to joining Duke Law.
Contact Karyn Ridder: Room 2013, (919) 613-7159 or E-mail ridder@law.duke.edu
Stephanie De Falco
Student Affairs Coordinator
Have questions about student organization finances and reimbursements or need to set up an appointment with Dean Miller, Dean Sherman or Dean McLaughlin? Stephanie De Falco is available to assist with your student organization financial and event-planning needs. Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her MBA from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She has previously worked as an English teacher in Japan and in alumni and student affairs positions at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and, most recently, the University of North Carolina School of Law.
Contact Stephanie De Falco: Room 2007, (919) 613-7007 or E-mail defalco@law.duke.edu