George Triantis, JSD ’89, Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business and senior associate vice provost for research at Stanford, was named dean of Stanford Law School, Provost Jenny Martinez announced in March. Triantis, who joined the SLS law faculty in 2011, writes and teaches in the fields of contracts, commercial law, and bankruptcy. He has served since 2020 as senior associate vice provost for research, where he has worked on issues of research integrity and policy, international engagements, and risk management.

He will assume the deanship on June 17, 2024. He succeeds Martinez, who became Stanford provost in October 2023. Since Martinez’s appointment, professors Robert Weisberg, JD ’79, and Paul Brest have served as interim deans of the law school.

“I have worked with George for several years, and I know that he has a deep commitment to making sure that every member of our diverse community feels included and can thrive. His integrity, wealth of experience at Stanford, and collaborative style of leadership will greatly benefit the students, faculty, and staff of the law school, as well as Stanford’s senior leadership team,” says Martinez.

“I’m honored to succeed Jenny Martinez as dean and look forward to the opportunity to serve in this role,” Triantis says. “Law and robust legal institutions play critical roles in addressing the most pressing challenges to our society, and Stanford Law School must lead in promoting vigorous and open debate in key areas of law and public policy. In doing so, it is essential that we draw from a broad pool of talented individuals who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives, and methodologies, and that we continue to build together a vibrant community in which constructive, respectful, and inclusive exchange thrives.” A profile of Triantis is planned for the fall issue of Stanford Lawyer. SL