UC Hastings Leadership

Established by statute in 1878, UC Hastings is governed by a Board of Directors. One director is an heir or representative of Serranus Clinton Hastings.  The remainder are appointed by the Governor of the State of California, confirmed by the State Senate and serve for 12 years.

The faculty at UC Hastings has the perfect blend of experience and new talent. Their writings include articles and books that impact law and policy at the local, national and international level.  Many of their textbooks are used in classrooms throughout the nation.  Individual faculty biographies depict the rich scholarly interests and numerous professional achievements of our faculty.

Chancellor and Dean - Frank H. Wu
Academic Dean - Shauna Marshall
Associate Academic Dean - C. Keith Wingate
Associate Dean for Research - William S. Dodge
Associate Academic Dean for Global Programs- Joel Paul
General Counsel - Elise Traynum
Chief Financial Officer - David Seward
Chief Information Officer - Jake Hornsby
Controller - Deborah L. Tran
Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement - Shino Nomiya
Assistant Dean for Admissions - Greg Canada
Director of Communications & Public Affairs - Alex A.G. Shapiro
Assistant Dean for Financial Aid - Linda Bisesi
Acting Assistant Dean for the Graduate Division - Jennifer Dunn
Assistant Dean for the Office of Career & Professional Development - Sari Zimmerman
Executive Director of Human Resources - Marie Hairston
Registrar - Gina Barnett