Jeffrey E. Lewis, J.D.
Dean Emeritus; Professor
Courses Taught
Conflict of Laws, Evidence, Remedies and Famous Criminal Trials seminar
Education
Practice Areas
- Civil Procedure
- Conflict of Laws
- Evidence
- Federal Courts
- Remedies
Honors and Awards
Lewis was the recipient of the Outstanding Professor Award at the University of Florida
College Of Law.
In 2012, Lewis received the prestigious Robert J. Kutak award from the American Bar
Association Section on Legal Education and 91制片厂s to the Bar. This award is given
annually to honor an individual who has made significant contributions to the collaboration
of the academy, the bench and the bar.
Professional Organizations and Associations
Lewis has been active with the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools throughout his career. He served as chair of the Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and 91制片厂s to the Bar. He has also chaired the ABA Accreditation Committee and the ABA Standards Review Committee, served on the AALS Accreditation Committee and chaired or served as a member of more than 20 ABA/AALS site evaluation teams.
Community Work and Service
Lewis joined Saint Louis University School of Law as dean in 1999 and served in that capacity for 11 years. He returned to full-time teaching in 2010 with the title of Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law. He began his law teaching career in 1970 at the University of Akron. He served on the law faculty at the University of Florida from 1972 to 1999, and during his tenure at Florida he served as associate dean for seven years and dean for eight years.