Chapman University welcomed OCBA member Matthew J. Parlow as the new dean of its Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Parlow previously served as associate dean for academic affairs at Marquette University Law School, as well as Chapman University faculty from 2005 to 2008. He was a visiting professor at Yale University , and a fellow at Loyola Marymount University.

To add to his experience, Parlow brings his expertise in land use and urban redevelopment, and his passion for sports law.

“We are delighted to welcome Matt Parlow back to Chapman University and the Fowler School of Law,” said Chapman President Jim Doti. “His expertise in legal affairs, coupled with teaching skills that earned him awards at both Chapman and Marquette, only begin to hint at the strengths he’ll bring to the law school.”

“Returning to Chapman is a special and exciting opportunity,” Parlow said. “The law school has made tremendous strides in its first twenty years, and is poised now for even greater success. I’m honored to have been selected as dean. I appreciate the confidence that President Doti, Chancellor Struppa, the faculty, and the search committee have placed in me, and I look forward to working with the Chapman community to further enhance legal education in Southern California.”

To read the full press release, visit Chapman University's blog.