Dionne L. Koller

Biography

Prior to entering law teaching, Dean Koller was an attorney with Akin, Gump, Strauss, ahuer & Feld, L.L.P. in Washington, D.C. specializing in complex commercial litigation. Dean Koller's scholarly focus is Olympic and amateur sports law and she is a frequent media commentator on issues related to sports and the law. Dean Koller has served as chair and as a member of the Executive Board for the Sports Law Section of the Association of American Law Schools and is a member of the United States Anti-Doping Agency's Anti-Doping Review Board. Dean Koller is also on the editorial board for the INTERNATIONAL SPORTS LAW JOURNAL and she provides pro bono representation to Olympic Movement athletes. Most recently, Dean Koller has served as part of the advisory group for the Aspen Institute's Project Play: Baltimore inititative. Dean Koller was awarded the University of Baltimore's President's Faculty Award for outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Dean Koller is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars.

Research Interest

Civil Procedure II Introduction to Lawyering Skills:Civil Procedure I Sports and the Law