AALS Executive Director Resigns After 15 Years of Service

Carl Monk has decided to step down as AALS Executive Director at the end of August, 2008. Here's the text of the Association President's announcement. [JH]

Dear Colleagues:

The Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools reluctantly accepted Carl Monk's decision to step down as Executive Director at the end of August, 2008.  We tried to persuade Carl to stay longer, but to no avail. Carl has served legal education with distinction during his 15 years as Executive Director.  Among his many qualities, we note Carl's dedication to high quality in legal education, his sound judgment, his visionary leadership (most recently evident in his key role in developing the International Association of Law Schools), his inclusive approach, his thorough and careful consideration of the issues facing legal education, his integrity, his kindness to and light touch with his colleagues in legal education, and his wise counsel.  With characteristic thoughtfulness, Carl has provided this notice 15 months ahead of stepping down.  I have attached Carl's letter to the Executive Committee.

Nancy H. Rogers
President
Association of American Law Schools
Dean, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law