A. Benjamin Spencer has been named the new dean of William Mary Law School, the institution reported.

Spencer—whose expertise is in federal courts and civil procedure—currently serves as a professor of law at the University of Virginia.

He’s spearheaded legal education programs at institutions that include the University of Richmond School of Law and Washington and Lee University.

Spencer has also been a driving force behind diversity and inclusion initiatives which included the Black Law Students Association at UVA.

In his new role at the nation’s oldest law school, Spencer will be responsible for evolving the college’s legal program while staying true to its mission of educating and empowering citizen lawyers to serve their communities.