Jason J. Czarnezki has been appointed as the next dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech, effective June 1, 2025. Czarnezki joins Illinois Tech from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, where he serves as associate dean of environmental law programs and strategic initiatives, the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, and faculty director of the Sustainable Business Law Hub.
Throughout his career, Czarnezki has demonstrated a passion for transforming legal education, advancing specialty programs, and expanding community engagement. At Pace University, he elevated the Environmental Law Program to a #1 national ranking in the country according to U.S. News & World Report—a distinction it has held for four straight years and five of the last six—by emphasizing innovation, diversity, and collaboration. He plans to bring this same forward-thinking approach to Chicago-Kent, focusing on key areas such as trial advocacy, intellectual property, and the school’s part-time program.
“It’s an honor to join Chicago-Kent College of Law,” says Czarnezki. “The school’s unique history of entrepreneurship and commitment to equal access to legal education, coupled with its unique position as the only law school connected to a leading technology university, provides an unparalleled opportunity to prepare our students for an ever-evolving future in the legal profession. I look forward to cultivating a vibrant, supportive community where alumni are engaged and proud, students thrive in an environment dedicated to their career success, and faculty and staff are empowered to innovate in teaching, service, and scholarship.”
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