St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio has selected Stephen Sheppard as its next dean. Sheppard is now associate dean for research and faculty development at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

“Steve is a leader,” said St. Mary’s President Thomas Mengler, himself a former dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. “And his emphasis on faculty scholarship and innovative curricula and new degrees impressed our community. We are confident he, working alongside our talented faculty and staff, will lead the law school to new heights.”