Larry Cunningham became the Dean of Charleston School of Law in June 2020, bringing a national reputation in legal education, assessment, and student learning to the position. As Dean, he serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the school, leading the academic, student support, and operational units of the Law School with the singular goal of promoting student success.  Dean Cunningham joined Charleston School of Law from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a professor from 2008 to 2020 and served in several administrative posts.  Dean Cunningham received his J.D. magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian of John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  Prior to entering academia, he was a prosecutor and a law clerk to a federal judge.  His husband and their puggle live in downtown Charleston.