Matt Parlow brings a record of leadership and fundraising success to the role of chief

Matt Parlow Named Chief Advancement Officer

By Dawn Bonker

After distinguished service as dean of the Fowler School of Law and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law, Matt Parlow is Chapman University’s new executive vice president and chief advancement officer.

Parlow came to the role with a wide range of achievements, first as a professor at Fowler School of Law from 2005 to 2008, then as associate dean at Marquette University Law School from 2010 to 2016, and as the Fowler Law dean since 2016.

In addition to being a prolific legal scholar, Parlow has been a leader in the legal academy, serving as the chair of both the State and Local Government Law and the Sports Law sections of the Association of American Law Schools.

“I am thrilled to be leading the talented, dedicated and award-winning team in University Advancement,” Parlow said. “Chapman is a special place that has distinguished itself nationally with its growth and momentum throughout its history, which has rapidly accelerated during the past 30 years. I look forward to working with the entire Chapman Family to continue to elevate this great university to new heights.”

A Track Record of Leadership and Fundraising Success

Parlow’s fundraising success as dean of Fowler Law led to the establishment of several new professorships. He created scholarship funds to increase access for students from underrepresented groups and led other initiatives to spur student success. These donor-supported initiatives led to a rise in the rankings by Fowler School of Law, and it garnered national awards and recognition from the American Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Prelaw Magazine and National Jurist Magazine. As dean, Parlow brought Fowler Law to financial stability while reaching new heights in admissions, career services and other key areas of institutional success. During the past few years, the Fowler School of Law has matriculated the strongest and most diverse classes in its history and has achieved three consecutive years of record graduate employment. “As an experienced fundraiser and a committed academic who embodies our teaching and research mission, Matt brings his management expertise and his intellectual energy to his new role as EVP to work with the entire university to expand the strategic role that Advancement has in the modern university,” said Chapman President Daniele C. Struppa. Parlow came to the position following the tenure of Sheryl Bourgeois, Ph.D., who served Chapman University for 24 years and whose immeasurable contributions helped build the university into what it is today.

Amy Rogan-Mehta led efforts to build a deep culture of engagement and volunteerism in the Fowler School of Law. Matt Parlow’s leadership of donor-supported initiatives helped the Fowler School of Law rise in the rankings and earn multiple awards.

Amy Rogan-Mehta Takes on New VP of Advancement Role

By Stace Dumoski

Amy Rogan-Mehta has been named Chapman University’s new vice president of University Advancement. In this newly created position, Rogan-Mehta will serve in the Executive Office of University Advancement, which is led by Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Matt Parlow.

Rogan-Mehta will oversee the areas of University Advancement Systems and Operations, Career and Professional Development and the Hilbert Museum. She will also serve on Chapman’s senior staff in this role.

“I’m delighted to join the talented team in University Advancement at this exciting time for Chapman. It’s an honor to be able to contribute to the impressive momentum the university is experiencing through this new role,” said Rogan-Mehta. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and our campus partners to build on the Advancement team’s success, support our students and elevate the incredible work of the entire Chapman Family.” Rogan-Mehta previously served as the associate dean for administration at the Fowler School of Law. There, she oversaw the entire administration, including career services, admissions, operations, marketing, events and student affairs.

“Amy’s leadership led to unparalleled results in the history of the Fowler School of Law in key areas of student and institutional success,” said Parlow, noting record graduate employment numbers and admitting the strongest and most diverse class in the school’s history. In addition, Rogan-Mehta led efforts to build a deep culture of engagement and volunteerism with students, alumni, supporters and community partners throughout the school.