Dean's Office

Brian Wall
Brian Wall
Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Academic Support

Degrees: B.A. (English), Brigham Young University; M.A. (English), Brigham Young University; J.D., William & Mary Law School; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Email: [[w|brwall]]
Office Phone: (757) 221-5613; Office Location: 107

Dean Brian Wall rejoined William & Mary Law School in June 2023. He is responsible for all aspects of student affairs & academic support at the Law School, which includes:

  • Academic advising;
  • Academic support;
  • Bar exam preparation;
  • Classroom & exam accommodations;
  • Flourishing & belonging;
  • Advising and support for the Student Bar Association and all student organizations;
  • Wellness & counseling.             

Representative Professional Activities and Achievements

Dean Wall returned to William & Mary Law School following seven years of service at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he served as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and taught Legal Writing, Property, and Wills, Trusts, and Estates. He previously led Boyd Law’s admissions team as Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid, taught English and Scottish literature at the University of Edinburgh, and served as Assistant Dean for Admissions at William & Mary Law School. Learn more.