George Triantis, JSD ’89, currently the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business and senior associate vice provost for research at Stanford, has been appointed the new dean of Stanford Law School. The announcement was made by Provost Jenny Martinez in March.
Triantis, who has been a member of the SLS faculty since 2011, will take on his new role starting June 17, 2024. His areas of expertise include contracts, commercial law, and bankruptcy. Since 2020, he has contributed to various key areas as the senior associate vice provost for research, including research integrity, policy, international engagements, and risk management (Stanford Law School).
He succeeds Martinez, who was elevated to the position of Stanford provost in October 2023. Professors Robert Weisberg and Paul Brest have served as interim deans following Martinez’s new appointment.
Martinez expressed confidence in Triantis’ capability to lead, stating, “I have worked with George for several years, and I know that he has a deep commitment to making sure that every member of our diverse community feels included and can thrive. His integrity, wealth of experience at Stanford, and collaborative style of leadership will greatly benefit the students, faculty, and staff of the law school, as well as Stanford’s senior leadership team.”
Triantis remarked, “I’m honored to succeed Jenny Martinez as dean and look forward to the opportunity to serve in this role. Law and robust legal institutions play critical roles in addressing the most pressing challenges to our society, and Stanford Law School must lead in promoting vigorous and open debate in key areas of law and public policy.” He added that the school will continue to emphasize the importance of bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to build a vibrant and inclusive community.