Former state attorney named dean of U of I College of Law

MOSCOW, Idaho — University of Idaho named Brian Kane, chief executive officer and executive director of the National Association of Attorneys General, dean of the College of Law. He begins July 31.

Kane served as chief deputy attorney general for the Idaho Office of the Attorney General for 20 years and has served as adjunct faculty at the College of Law since 2017.

Kane is a Vandal alumnus, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from U of I. While at U of I, Kane served as ASUI president. He went on to attend law school at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He also served four years in the U.S. Army, primarily with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.

Kane will replace Interim Dean Aliza Cover, a faculty member in the college, who was appointed to the temporary role after an internal search earlier this year.

“We believe Brian’s professional experience will benefit the College of Law and expand the relationships and connections that make studying law at University of Idaho so valuable,” said Torrey Lawrence, provost and executive vice president.

Kane comes into the college as it is experiencing a significant enrollment increase. In Fall 2025, enrollment grew 9.8%, serving 502 students, including the largest first-year class in the history of the law school. These students are served in two locations — Boise and Moscow. The dean oversees both locations.

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