The University of the District of Columbia has appointed Dr. Twinette L. Johnson as Dean of the David A. Clarke School of Law. She has served in the role in an interim capacity since August 2022. Previously, Dr. Johnson served the School of Law as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and as Director of Academic Success. Prior to UDC, she held leadership and faculty positions at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and at Saint Louis University School of Law. Dr. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy at Saint Louis University, a J.D. at Tulane University Law School, and a B.A. in English Literature at Saint Louis University.