Lori E. Fox, a New York native with broad experience in higher education law, became General Counsel for Teachers College in February. Fox had previously served as Deputy General Counsel to the J. Paul Getty Trust, an international arts institution based in Los Angeles; as Associate General Counsel at Washington University in St. Louis; and as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Fox takes over as General Counsel from Janice Robinson, who was promoted to Vice President for Diversity and Community.