Office of the Dean

Dana Remus, UNH Franklin Pierce's 2023 Commencement Speaker

UNH Franklin Pierce Honored to Welcome Dana Remus, Former White House Counsel As Commencement Speaker

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is honored to welcome Dana Remus, Former Assistant to the President and White House Counsel for President Biden as its Commencement speaker on May 20th. Prior to serving as White House Counsel, Dana led the Biden-Harris campaign's legal team as General Counsel. In the Obama administration, she served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Counsel for ethics and following the administration, she served as General Counsel of the Obama Foundation, and General Counsel of the personal office of President and Mrs. Obama.... Read More
2022 State of the Law School

Dean Megan Carpenter Delivers 2022 State of the Law School Address for UNH Franklin Pierce

Monday, March 28, 2022
Today, Dean Megan Carpenter of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law released the 2022 “State of the Law School” address. Read More
Dean Megan Carpenter

Megan Carpenter Reappointed as Dean of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law After Record-Breaking First Term

Monday, February 7, 2022
Law school has increased enrollment, diversity, alumni giving, and class strength. Read More
Front lawn in Spring 2021 with welcome banner

COVID Comms and Updates - Returning to Campus

Thursday, August 12, 2021
The halls of our law school are a flurry of excitement as faculty and staff prepare to greet new and returning students next week for our upcoming orientation, immersion program, and beginning of classes for the fall semester.  I am eager to welcome everyone back to our beautiful campus in Concord. We have missed you! Read More
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2021 State of the Law School Address

Thursday, April 22, 2021
Learn about the successes of the law school and how we have flourished through the COVID19 pandemic from Dean Megan Carpenter. Read More
Dean Megan Carpenter

Profiles: Dean Megan Carpenter

Thursday, January 14, 2021
A leader in intellectual property and legal education, Dean Megan Carpenter’s path shows the importance of taking risks and always looking forward to the next challenge. Learn her educational journey as a student and teacher, her experience as an IP attorney, and what she views as the future of UNH Franklin Pierce’s legal programs. Read More
students in courtroom

Dean Carpenter offers support to international students

Friday, July 10, 2020
Letter from Dean Megan Carpenter supporting international students Read More
2020 State of the Law School

State of the Law School

Monday, February 17, 2020
On Monday, February 17, 2020, Dean Megan Carpenter gave her first State of the Law School address.  She highlighted the many accomplishments of the law school and gave insight into the future of legal education.  With ground breaking programs like the Hybrid JD in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law and certificate programs in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Law as well as Sports Wagering and Integrity, the dean made it clear: the future is ours.  Watch her live presentation to the community. Read More