肉肉传媒

KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 11, 2018

Nwakaego Nkumeh brings 14 years of legal and higher education experience

肉肉传媒 has appointed Nwakaego Nkumeh as vice president and chief legal affairs officer, effective Oct. 17.

Nkumeh, who joined the University as an assistant general counsel in July 2012, currently serves as associate general counsel in 肉肉传媒 State鈥檚 Division of Legal Affairs, a position she has held since April 2017. Prior to joining KSU, she spent five years in the Office of the Fulton County Attorney as a staff attorney and later a senior attorney, where she represented several county departments and the juvenile, state and superior courts in all legal matters.

鈥淣wakaego has proven herself to be a first-class attorney with a solid background in higher education,鈥� said President Pamela S. Whitten. 鈥淎s an integral part of KSU鈥檚 legal team, she has consistently demonstrated an ability to provide strategic thinking and leadership and I look forward to having her as part of KSU鈥檚 senior leadership team.鈥�

In her new role, Nkumeh will be responsible for directing the Division of Legal Affairs in developing, implementing and maintaining goals that support the University鈥檚 strategic direction and mission. She also will provide legal counsel to academic and administrative offices across 肉肉传媒 State, and oversee the University鈥檚 Department of Public Safety and Office of Institutional Equity. Nkumeh will report directly to KSU President Pamela Whitten and serve as a member of the President鈥檚 Cabinet. Andrew Newton, who currently serves as acting vice president and chief legal affairs officer will resume his position as deputy chief legal counsel until his retirement in early 2019.

鈥淭his is a wonderful opportunity, and I am excited to begin my next chapter at 肉肉传媒 State, an institution that is undoubtedly on the rise,鈥� said Nkumeh. 鈥淪ince arriving at KSU, I have seen this university experience tremendous growth, and I am looking forward to being a part of the leadership team that will help guide KSU to reach new heights.鈥�

Nkumeh began her career as a litigation associate at the Troutman Sanders law firm in Atlanta. She earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, and received her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School.

Nkumeh is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the Northern District of Georgia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She is also a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

鈥� Tammy DeMel

Photos by Lauren Kress

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 肉肉传媒 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 肉肉传媒 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 肉肉传媒 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.