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William & Mary Law School Online Master of Legal Studies in Law Faculty

The renowned faculty members of William & Mary’s online Master of Legal Studies program give you the hands-on learning you need to get ahead. The faculty is composed of doctorally trained professors, practicing lawyers and public officials with decades of first-hand experience in the practice of law. Our faculty members are currently working in their respective fields, meaning that under their guidance, you will learn what you need to know to face real-world challenges in your work and industry. They are dedicated to your success, in and out of the classroom.

Get to know the faculty members for your concentration by clicking on their profiles below.

Lindsay D. Barna


As a Visiting Professor of the Practice of Law, Professor Barna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia before receiving her Juris Doctorate and a Masters in International Politics from American University.

Michael Dick, J.D.

Email: medick@wm.edu

Currently a visiting professor of practice with the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic, Michael Dick spent 26+ years on active duty in the Marine Corps, largely as an infantry officer, before attending William & Mary Law School.

Iria Giuffrida, Ph.D, LL.M.

Email: igiuffrida@wm.edu

Iria Giuffrida is a professor of the practice of Law at William & Mary Law School. She now serves as the assistant dean for Academic & Faculty Affairs focusing on adjunct faculty matters and academic components of the Law School’s online and executive education programs.

Chris Gottfried, J.D., MBA

Email: ckgott@wm.edu

Chris Gottfried is an instructor of finance at William & Mary’s Mason School of Business and faculty director of the corporate compliance program at the William & Mary Law School. He has over 15 years of experience in finance and law as a banker, attorney and consultant.

Mason Lowe, J.D.

Email: melowe01@wm.edu

Mason E. Lowe is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. Before law school, he earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Mississippi and a B.A. from Vanderbilt University.

Krystal Norton, J.D.


Norton received her Juris Doctor from Loyola New Orleans College of Law in 2013. At Loyola, Ms. Norton was a Crowe Scholar, a published law review member, and Chairman of the Moot Court Board. She is currently barred in New York and New Jersey.

Roger Pao

Roger Pao, JD, is an attorney and educator with extensive experience in online education and an interest in dynamic, innovative pedagogies. A graduate of Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, and Duke University, summa cum laude, he has served as a subject matter expert for and taught a variety of online law and business courses.

Joey Smith

Joey Smith received his DBA (finance) from the University of Florida as well as an LLM in Securities Regulation from Georgetown, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and a JD from William & Mary. He is a CFA Charterholder and received his undergraduate degree in Mathematical Economics from Hampden-Sydney College.

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William & Mary MLS Application Deadlines for Spring 2025

Nov
15
Priority Deadline
November 15
Spring 2025
Dec
2
Final Deadline
December 2
Spring 2025
Jan
6
Start Date
January 6
Spring 2025

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