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Roger Fairfax
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| Dean of the Howard University School of Law | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Lisa Crooms-Robinson |
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Roger Anthony Fairfax Jr.
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| Spouse | Lisa Fairfax |
| Relatives | Justin Fairfax (brother) |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) University of London (MA) |
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Roger Anthony Fairfax Jr. is an important American legal expert. He is currently the Dean of the Howard University School of Law, a big leadership role at a famous law school.
Roger Fairfax's Education Journey
Roger Fairfax Jr. went to some excellent schools.
- He studied at Harvard College first.
- Then, he earned a master's degree from the University of London.
- He also attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C..
While he was a student at Harvard Law School, Roger Fairfax Jr. worked on the Harvard Law Review. This is a very respected student-run legal magazine. After law school, he worked as a law clerk for two judges, Patti B. Saris and Judith W. Rogers. A law clerk helps judges with their research and writing.
His Family Life
Roger Fairfax Jr. is the oldest son of Roger Sr. and Charlene Fairfax. His younger brother, Justin Fairfax, was the lieutenant governor of Virginia from 2018 to 2022. The Fairfax family has a long history. They can trace their family back to Simon Fairfax, who was a slave freed by Thomas Fairfax, 9th Lord Fairfax of Cameron.
Roger Fairfax Jr. is married to Lisa Fairfax. They have three children together.
Roger Fairfax's Career Path
Roger Fairfax Jr. has had an impressive career in law.
- He is an elected member of the American Law Institute. This is a group of top legal experts who work to make laws clearer.
- He used to be a federal prosecutor. This means he worked for the government to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
- He also worked for a law firm called O'Melveny & Myers.
Later, he became a professor at the George Washington University Law School. He taught there until 2021. After that, he became the dean of the Washington College of Law at American University. A dean is like the head of a school or department. In 2024, he became the dean of the Howard University School of Law.
Besides his work at universities, Roger Fairfax Jr. is also the head of the board of directors for Archbishop Carroll High School.
