Trinity College

On October 2, 2014, Timothy S. Fisher, Dean of the University of Connecticut Law School, gave a talk entitled "Why Law? Why Now?" at Trinity College. The talk was sponsored by the departments of Public Policy and Law, Political Science, and Career Development at Trinity College. Fisher became the 17th dean of the UConn School of Law on July 1, 2013 following thirty-five years in private practice. Prior to becoming dean, he taught at the Law School as an adjunct instructor. Dean Fisher's legal career has focused on the fields of ethics, alternate dispute resolution, commercial transactions, construction law, family wealth disputes, and municipal law. A graduate of Yale University and Columbia Law School, Dean Fisher has served in numerous public service and private sector leadership roles. He currently chairs the State’s Commission on Judicial Compensation.