06/24/2026
Sophie Rohnke has been appointed Vice President for Legal Affairs and Government Relations, General Counsel, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees and will join SMU on August 1.
A partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Rohnke has advised organizations facing complex legal, regulatory, governance and risk management challenges throughout her career. She is widely respected for her thoughtful counsel, sound judgment, integrity and collaborative leadership.
“One of our top priorities is a relentless focus on attracting more exceptionally talented faculty, staff and students to SMU, and Sophie is a great example of what we are hoping to accomplish,” - SMU President, Jay Hartzell
Please join us in welcoming her to SMU!
Read more about her appointment: https://bit.ly/4etE9xz