Robert M. Daines, the Pritzker Professor of Law and Business, has been appointed Associate Dean for Global Programs at Stanford Law School. In this role, he will spearhead the law school’s Global Initiative, an innovative new model for training tomorrow’s leaders for an increasingly interconnected world.

“A global perspective is more important than ever for leaders in law, government and business,” said M. Elizabeth Magill, Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean at Stanford Law School (SLS). “Our curriculum is rich in opportunities for our students to study international and transnational law, and Rob is well positioned to take our efforts to the next level.”