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Law School Admission Council names Sudha Setty president and CEO
As the first South Asian-American woman to serve as dean of an ABA-accredited law school, Setty has been a vocal advocate for diversity in leadership.
Sudha Setty / Image- LSAC
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC), a nonprofit organization whose members include more than 200 law schools throughout the United States, Canada and Australia has announced Sudha Setty as its next president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025.
Setty, currently the dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will succeed interim president Susan Krinsky. Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Setty said, "For years I have been deeply impressed with LSAC's mission and work in championing access, equity, and outcomes in legal education that advance law and justice."
Setty emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in legal education, noting, "These profound issues require all of us to work together towards building a well-equipped, diverse, and engaged legal profession. LSAC plays a vital role in expanding outreach and access to legal education, and its work is more important than ever."
The LSAC CEO search was led by a committee co-chaired by Marcilynn Burke, dean of Tulane Law School, and Rebecca Scheller, associate dean of admission at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The committee highlighted Setty’s vision for LSAC's future, with Burke stating, "Sudha's accomplishments and skill set as a dean and faculty member fit well with the aspirations of LSAC in its next chapter."
During her tenure at CUNY Law and previously at Western New England University School of Law, Setty championed initiatives for social justice, diversity, and access to legal education. She spearheaded the expansion of Pipeline to Justice and founded the First Impressions Youth Legal Collaborative, focusing on civics, law, and justice for younger students.
As the first South Asian-American woman to serve as dean of an ABA-accredited law school, Setty has been a vocal advocate for diversity in leadership. "We must collectively do more to support those who have been historically excluded from leadership roles," she asserted.
A recognized scholar in national security and comparative civil rights law, Setty is a member of the American Law Institute and holds a JD from Columbia Law School. Her extensive involvement in legal academia and policy includes serving on the Deans Steering Committee of the Association of American Law Schools and the editorial board of the Journal of National Security Law and Policy.
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