Phoenix, Arizona (June 14, 2010) - Phoenix School of Law Assistant Professor Shandrea Solomon has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, beginning June 15th. She will take on the post as Associate Dean Ann Woodley steps down to become a full-time Professor of Law. “Professor Shandrea Solomon is an outstanding appointment for Phoenix School of Law,” says Dean Gene Clark. “Her deep experience in Student Services, Academic Support and Admissions, plus her outstanding teaching record and student centeredness make her an ideal appointment. The fact that she is an ‘internal’ candidate means that she knows the people and processes already in place and will hit the ground running.“ While welcoming Professor Solomon to this new role, Dean Clark also noted the outstanding service and performance of Dean Woodley whose energy, expertise and efforts played a major role in building the school and leading to many successful outcomes, including securing of PhoenixLaw’s national accreditation and great student outcomes. Professor Solomon has an extensive background in academic administration. She has spent more than 15 years in the areas of admissions, academic affairs and student affairs - working for the University of Florida Law School, Edward Walters College and The University of Phoenix. “This is a welcome and appropriate next step in my career in legal education,” says Solomon. “From my first day at PSL, whether working with the admissions office, academic success department, as a bar mentor, or in the classroom as a faculty member, my work has always focused on helping PSL transform legal education. I eagerly anticipate this new challenge and look forward to continuing my dedication to PSL's success and the success of its students." Solomon received her Law Degree from Loyola University School of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern A&M University. In her professional career as an attorney, Solomon handled the litigation of hundreds of cases that covered a broad range of legal issues such as consumer class action; all facets of criminal defense litigation; small business development; wills, trusts, & estates; professional sports players’ negotiation; and much more. At PhoenixLaw, Professor Solomon has taught Contracts, Criminal Procedure and Professional Responsibility. She was named PhoenixLaw Professor of the Year 2007-2008 (shared with another Professor), and was on the National Policy Board Award for the 2007-2008 academic year. Professor Solomon lives up to the PhoenixLaw’s mission pillar of “serving the underserved” by dedicating herself to community service. She is a board member and Secretary of the Literacy Volunteers of America, and has been involved with a variety of community projects including the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Family Advocacy Pro Bono Project, The Arizona Cardinals Community Service Wives/Significant Others Foundation, The Phoenix Rescue Mission “Help the Feed the Hungry” Program, “Hometown Huddle” with the Boys & Girls Club, the Annual “Chicanos Por La Casa Christmas Toy Giveaway,” Save the Family Organization, Phoenix Women’s Sports Foundation and more.