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Center for Advanced Legal Studies Staff

Doyle R. Happe

School Director and Co-founder

Eric H. Happe

Associate Director

James D. Scheffer

Director of Admissions

Elaine Prappas

J.D. Senior Admissions Rep

Sharen Sylvestre

Admissions Representative

Thomas B Swanson J.D.

Academic Dean

Sarah Casey

Office Manager

Tami Riggs

Director of Outreach and Career Services

Randi G. Jerding

Course Designer / Canvas Administrator

Nathan C. Lindsey

Marketing Director

Mykayla Lewis

Administrative Assistant

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