ATHENS, Ga., May 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Lara Pulliamdoesn'thave a typical day in her role.

As chief of staff for the University of Georgia School of Law, her days consist of supporting the dean's office and operationswhilealso tackling whatever may come across her desk.

"I really see my role as to help make my dean the most successful they can be," Pulliam said. "Whatever I can do to make sure their day is set up for success and they have what they need is top priority."

The core of her work also focuses on building and maintaining connections.That takes many forms includingmanagingthe Board of Visitors,essentially thedean'scabinet, or overseeing the Distinguished Law Fellows Program, which has...