Dean Lizabeth A. Moody

  • Dean Emerita, Stetson University College of Law
  • Former Professor of Law and Interim Dean, Cleveland State University College of Law

Liz Moody was one of only seven women in her class of 160 Yale Law graduates. Despite the historic glass ceiling, Moody became a partner at a prominent Cleveland law firm and was one of the first women rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell. She rose to leadership positions in state, local, and national bar associations. In 1971, she joined the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law faculty, later serving as interim dean, the first woman to hold that position. As President and CEO of Law School Admissions Services, Moody founded the Access Loan Program, which provides billions of dollars in student loans. From 1994 to 1999, Moody served as Vice president and Dean of Stetson University College of Law. Under her direction, Stetson opened a new library and laid the foundation for part-time and international programs. Moody has remained heavily involved in the American Bar Association, America Law Institute, and American Association of Law Schools throughout her career. Her professional recognitions include the Ohio State Bar Medal, Josephine Irwin Award, ABA Glass Cutter, and the Author’s Award by the ABA Business Law Section.