David A. Brennen Explained

David A. Brennen
Education:	BS, finance, 1988, Florida Atlantic University JD, 1991, LL. M., Taxation, 1994, University of Florida
Workplaces:	University of Kentucky College of Law University of Georgia School of Law

David A. Brennen is an American lawyer. In 2009, Brennen was named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law.

Early life and education

Brennen graduated with a finance degree from Florida Atlantic University and earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida.^[1]

Career

Upon completing his formal education, Brennen accepted a faculty position at the University of Georgia School of Law from 2006 until 2009. He eventually left the institution to become dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law.^[2] While serving in this role, he was selected for the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship program ^[3] and named to the Lawyers of Color's Fourth Annual Power List.^[4] In 2019, Brennen was elected vice president/president-elect of the Southeast Association of Law Schools.^[5] During his year with the ACE's Fellowship program, Mary J. Davis took over as interim dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: David A. Brennen . law.uky.edu . April 22, 2021.
2. News: UK names new dean of law school . April 22, 2021 . Messenger-Inquirer . April 11, 2009. newspapers.com.
3. Web site: Piercy . Lindsey . UK's David A. Brennen, Sonja Feist-Price Named Prestigious ACE Fellows . uknow.uky.edu . April 22, 2021 . March 27, 2019.
4. Web site: Harder . Whitney . Dean Brennen Named to Lawyers Of Color's Power List . law.uky.edu . April 22, 2021 . February 11, 2015.
5. Web site: David A. Brennen Appointed President-Elect of the Southeast Association of Law Schools . jbhe.com . Journals of Blacks in Higher Education . April 22, 2021 . October 21, 2019.
6. Web site: Mary J. Davis Named Interim Dean of College of Law . law.uky.edu . April 22, 2021 . 2019.