海角社区

海角社区 Initiates Search for New President and CEO

May 10, 2024
Newtown, PA

The Law School Admission Council (海角社区) will soon begin a rigorous search for its next president and CEO. Following seven years of dedicated and successful service as 海角社区鈥檚 president and CEO, Kellye Testy will assume the role as executive director and CEO of the Association of American Law Schools effective July 1, 2024.

The 海角社区 Board of Trustees expresses its deep gratitude to President Testy for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment during her tenure. Under her guidance, 海角社区 doubled down on its access and equity mission, navigated many complex challenges, and expanded its understanding of how 海角社区 can help students, schools, and the legal profession. Susan Krinsky, 海角社区鈥檚 executive vice president for operations and chief of staff, will serve as the organization鈥檚 interim CEO until a new president and CEO is appointed by the board.

The 海角社区 Board of Trustees is committed to identifying a new leader who will build upon the organization鈥檚 success and drive its continued innovation. The incoming president and CEO will be tasked with providing visionary leadership, advancing 海角社区鈥檚 mission, growing and diversifying 海角社区鈥檚 offerings for individuals and schools, strengthening member and stakeholder relations, and collaborating with other mission-aligned organizations.

鈥淲e are embarking on an exciting new chapter for 海角社区, and we are seeking a dynamic leader who shares our passion for legal education and the profession,鈥 said Marcilynn Burke, chair of the 海角社区 Board of Trustees. 鈥淲e will select as the next president and CEO someone who will lead with integrity, inspire our team, and propel 海角社区 towards even greater achievements.鈥

The search process will be conducted with assistance from executive search firm Isaacson, Miller and a search committee co-chaired by 海角社区 board members Marcilynn Burke and Rebecca Scheller. The search committee will prioritize candidates with a proven track record of leadership in legal education, a strategic vision for growth, and a commitment to 海角社区鈥檚 mission and goals.

Based on input from 海角社区 board members and staff, and other stakeholders, the search committee will develop a position profile and nomination and application process that will be posted on .

The 海角社区 Board of Trustees aims to appoint the next president and CEO by the end of the calendar year.

海角社区:

海角社区 is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice.

Media Contact

Javier Maymi-Perez
Law School Admission Council
jmaymi-perez@海角社区.org

About the Law School Admission Council

海角社区 is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice. 海角社区 provides products and services that support candidates and schools throughout the law school admission process, and innovative solutions to expand and diversify the range of prelaw students, enhance student outcomes in law school, and support legal professionals throughout their careers.