Rhea Law
American university president and attorney
Rhea Law | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of the University of South Florida | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Steven C. Currall |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | |
Rhea F. Law is an American attorney and academic administrator serving as the eighth president of the University of South Florida since March 2022. Law is the first USF graduate to hold the position of president at the university.[1][2]
Early life and education
Law earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from USF and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law.[3]
Career
Before becoming the president, Law played a significant role in the University of South Florida's governance and development. She was one of the founding members of the USF Board of Trustees, serving as vice chair for five years and as chair for four years. In addition, Law held leadership positions in numerous Florida-based organizations, including the Florida Council of 100 and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation.[4]
She was the CEO and chair of the Board of Fowler White Boggs, a prominent Florida law firm, during its merger with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney in 2014.[5][6]
References
- ^ "About President Rhea F. Law". University of South Florida. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Coffey, Lauren (2023-06-23). "Statewide education: USF President Rhea Law on wins, challenges and innovation". Tampa Bay Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Rhea Law is confirmed as the eighth president of USF". WUSF. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Kumar, Divya (2022-03-30). "Rhea Law confirmed as USF president by Florida's Board of Governors". Archived from the original on 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Rhea F. Law". Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Brown, Jo-Lynn (2023-09-28). "USF President Rhea Law reflects on the college's momentum: 'I'm a big fan of forward motion — and I like to move fast.'". Tampa Bay Business & Wealth. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
