Administrative/Professional Staff
Lori Austin
Registrar
Office: Room 138
Phone: (618)-453-8766
e-mail: laustin@siu.edu
The Registrar evaluates, develops, coordinates and implements policy within the School of Law, and more broadly, within the University, regarding all facets relating to academic counseling and records administration for students and alumni of the School of Law. The Registrar is in charge of the technological ...read full profile >>
Carly Holtkamp
Director of External Relations

Office: Room 104B
Phone: (618)-453-8312
e-mail: carly.holtkamp@siu.edu
The position of Director of Law School External Relations reports to the Dean as a member of the law school’s senior leadership team, and is the senior administrative officer for the School of Law communications programs. Carly is responsible for strategic oversight and management of law school ...read full profile >>
Stephanie Parton
Director of Development

Office: Room 132
Phone: (618)-453-
e-mail: stephaniep@foundation.siu.edu
Judi Ray
Assistant Dean for Administration

Office: Room 135
Phone: (618)-453-8135
e-mail: judiray@siu.edu
As Assistant Dean of Administration, Judi works closely with the Dean on managing the resources of the law school. Her areas of responsibility include the law school budget, the Lesar Law Building and Information Technology. As the Assistant Dean for Student Services, Judi is ...read full profile >>
Michael Ruiz
Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid

Office: Room 104F
Phone: (618)-453-8762
e-mail: mikeruiz@siu.edu
Michael is responsible for career services, diversity and inclusion initiatives for the School of Law. Past assignments include the LL.M, MLS, and conditional admit JD degree programs, alumni, promotional services, the pro bono requirement, school-wide surveys, and other special projects assigned by the ...read full profile >>
Tina Sickinger
Graduate Recruitment & Retention Coordinator

Office: Room 104C
Phone: (618)-453-4559
e-mail: tschiff@siu.edu
The Graduate Recruitment & Retention Coordinator position works as part of a collaborative team-member across the Graduate School, Center for International Education, and School of Law. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid at the School of Law. Tina ...read full profile >>