Michael A. Peil, J.D., has been named to the new position of assistant dean for International Programs at the School of Law, announced Kent D. Syverud, J.D., dean and the Ethan A. H. Shepley University Professor.
Peil’s duties include strategic planning for the School’s International and Comparative Law programs and oversight for the study abroad, visiting scholars and international summer programs.
Additionally, he is focusing on efforts to expand opportunities for international students to participate in the LL.M. Program in U.S. Law, including new scholarships and partnerships particularly with South American, African and European countries.
“Michael brings a stellar set of academic, professional and administrative experiences to this key position at the school,” Syverud said.
“We look forward to working with him to enrich and expand opportunities in international and comparative law.”
Peil previously served as executive director of the International Law Students Association in Chicago, including administration of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which draws students from more than 90 countries.
As an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law since fall 2004, he has taught Law of the European Union and coached students in moot court competitions.
Peil also has experience as an office technology manager at Jenkens & Gilchrist PC and was an associate attorney at Altheimer & Gray.
Peil earned a law degree from Cornell Law School, with a specialization in public law and a concentration in international law.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Russian and history from Wake Forest University.