Curriculum Vitae

DONALD J. WEIDNER

November 30, 2015

General Information

University address:	Dean and Alumni Centennial Professor
College of Law
Law School Advocacy Center
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1601
Phone: 850-644-3071; Fax: 850-644-5487

E-mail address:	dweidner@law.fsu.edu

Web site:	http://law.fsu.edu/our-faculty/deans/weidner

Professional Preparation

1969	JD, University of Texas at Austin. Major: Law. Honors. 

1966	B.S., Fordham University. Major: Psychology. 

Professional Credential(s)

1977–present	Supreme Court of the United States, admitted to practice. 

1976–present	United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, admitted to practice. 

1976–present	United States Tax Court, admitted to practice. 

1974–present	United States District Courts for the District of South Carolina, admitted to practice. 

1973–present	South Carolina Bar, admitted to practice. 

Professional Experience

2005–present	Alumni Centennial Professor, Florida State University. 

2000–present	Dean, College of Law, Florida State University. Responsibilities: Managing a law school of 715 students from 161 colleges and universities, 31 states and 20 countries; responsible for all aspects of external affairs, including alumni relations, fundraising and interactions with the legislature; oversight of admissions, academic affairs, faculty (approximately 45), staff (approximately 60), and a budget of approximately $20 million.

1978–present	Professor, College of Law, Florida State University. 

1998–2000	Interim Dean, College of Law, Florida State University. 

1997	Of Counsel, Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell, P.A. 

1991–1997	Dean, College of Law, Florida State University. 

1984–1985	Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Law, Florida State University. Responsible for academic affairs of the faculty, including course assignments, scheduling, faculty appointments.

1976–1978	Associate Professor, College of Law, Florida State University. 

1974–1976	Associate Professor, College of Law, Cleveland State University. 

1971–1974	Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of South Carolina. 

1970–1971	Bigelow Teaching Fellow and Instructor, Law School, University of Chicago. 

1969–1970	Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, New York, NY. 

Visiting Professorship(s)

1991	University of North Carolina School of Law. 

1981	Stanford Law School. 

1979	University of New Mexico School of Law. 

1978	University of Texas School of Law. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

The law school established its first three "3+3" programs with other universities (2014). 
The law school has been rising steadily in U.S. News & World Report and other rankings (up 22 ranks in U.S. News & World Report in ten years to #45 nationally, and #1 on Florida in 2014) (2014). 
The law school's annual student giving rate has increased from zero to 84% (2014). 
The law school established its first "3+3" program, lowering the total time for college and law school from 7 years to 6 years (2013). 
The law school's annual alumni giving rate has increased by approximately 500%, to over 30% (hitting 10th best in the nation, 3rd among publics, according to American Bar Association data) (2013). 
The law school completed and moved into a 50,000 square foot addition funded by the legislature (2012). 
Named one of Nine Transformative Deans of the Last Decade, The Leiter Report (2011). 
Alumni Centennial Professor, Florida State College of Law (2005). 
Professor of the Year Runner-Up, Florida State University College of Law (1989). 
Professor of the Year, Florida state College of Law (1979). 
Administrative Law Project Award, University of Texas at Austin (1969). 
Best Article in Area of Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, University of Texas at Austin (1969). 
Order of the Coif, University of Texas at Austin (1969). 
Project Editor, Texas Law Review (1969). 
Psychology Club, Fordham University (1969). 
Dean's List, Fordham University (1966). 
President, Psychology Club (1966). 

Fellowship(s)

Bigelow Teaching Fellow and Instructor (1970–1971).

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Law Institute 
Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism 
Gulf Coast Claims Facility Appeals Judge 
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Real Estate Finance
Agency & Partnership
Business Associations
Federal Income Taxation
Injunctions
Land Use Planning
Law and Groups
Legal Method
Partnership Taxation (0000)
Professional Responsibility Seminar (0000)
Property
Slavery and Human Servitudes
Taxation on Realty Transactions
College of Law Special Topics (LAW7930)
Property II (LAW5402)
Property (LAW5400)
DIS (LAW7910)

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Invited Journal Articles

Weidner, D. (2015). Capital Accounts in LLCs and in Partnerships: Powerful Default Rules and Potential Tax Significance. 14 FLA. ST. BUS. REV, 1, 29. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2623274

Weidner, D. (2012). Partners without Partners: The Legal Status of Single Person Partnerships. FORDHAM J. CORP. & FIN. L, 17, 449. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1911501

Weidner, D. (2008). Fundraising Tips for Deans with Intermediate Development Programs. TOLEDO L. REVIEW, 39, 393. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1907916

Weidner, D. (2004). The Common Quest for Professionalism. FLA. BAR JOURNAL, 78, 18.

Weidner, D. J. (2003). Academic Freedom and the Obligation to Earn It. J. LAW & EDUC, 32, 445.

Weidner, D. J. (2001). Pitfalls in Partnership Law Reform: Some United States Experience. J. CORPORATION L, 27, 1031.

Weidner, D. J. (2001). Thoughts on Academic Freedom: Urofsky and Beyond. U. TOLEDO L. REV, 33, 257.

Weidner, D. J. (2000). Synthetic Leases: Structured Finance, Financial Accounting and Tax Ownership. J. CORPORATION L, 25, 445.

Weidner, D. J. (1998). Law School Engagement in Professionalism and Improved Bar Relations. FLA.BAR J, 71-5, 64.

Weidner, D. J. (1997). Foreword to Freedom of Contract and Fiduciary Duty: Organizing the Internal Relations of the Unincorporated Firm. WASH. & LEE L.REV, 54, 389.

Weidner, D. J. (1997). The Crises of Legal Education: A Wake-Up Call for Faculty. J. LEGAL ED, 47, 92.

Weidner, D. J., & Cadwalader. (1997). RUPA and Fiduciary Duty. Washington & Lee Law Review, 54, 877.

Weidner, D. J. (1995). RUPA and Fiduciary Duty: The Texture of Relationship. J. LAW & CONTEMP. PROBS, 58, 81.

Weidner, D. J. (1994). A Dean's Letter to New Law Faculty About Scholarship. J. LEGAL ED, 44, 440.

Weidner, D. J., & Larson. (1993). The Revised Uniform Partnership Act: The Reporters' Overview. BUS. LAW, 49, 1.

Weidner, D. J. (1991). Three Policy Decisions Animate Revision of Uniform Partnership Act. Bus Law, 46, 427.

Weidner, D. J. (1990). The Revised Uniform Partnership Act Midstream: Major Policy Decisions. U. Tol. L. Rev, 21, 825.

Weidner, D. J. (1988). A Perspective to Reconsider Partnership Law. Fla St. L. Rev, 16, 1.

Weidner, D. J. (1986). New Limited Liability for Florida Limited Partners. Stetson L. Rev, 16, 113.

Weidner, D. J. (1983). The Existence of State and Tax Partnerships: A Primer. Fla. St. L. Rev, 11, 1.

Weidner, D. J. (1982). Partnership Allocations and Capital Accounts Analysis. Bus. L. Rev. Ann, 1, 279.

Weidner, D. J. (1981). Partnership Allocations and Capital Accounts Analysis. OHIO ST. L. J, 42, 467.

Weidner, D. J. (1980). Property Rights in the American Model: Ownership in Theory and Practice. Fla. St. Yugoslav. Proc. & Rep, 14, 50.

Weidner, D. J. (1980). Transfers of Partnership Interests and Optional Adjustments to Basis. N. Mex. L. Rev, 10, 51.

Weidner, D. J. (1979). Optional Adjustments to Basis of Partnership Property on Transfer of Partnership Interests. WM. & MARY 25TH TAX CONF, 9.

Refereed Journal Articles

Weidner, D. J. (1978). Pratt and Deductions for Payments to Partners. R. Prop. Prob. & Trust J, 12, 811.

Weidner, D. J. (1978). Realty Shelters: Nonrecourse Financing, Tax Reform and Profit Purpose. SW. L. J, 32, 711.

Weidner, D. J. (1977). Partnership Allocations and Tax Reform. Fla. St. L. Rev, 5, 1.

Weidner, D. J. (1975). Realty Shelter Partnerships in a Nutshell. Ind. L. Rev, 8, 899.

Weidner, D. J. (1974). Year-End Sales of Losses in Real Estate Partnerships. U. Ill. L. F, 533.

Weidner, D. J. (1973). Passing Depreciation to Investor-Partners. S.C.L. Rev, 25, 215.

Weidner, D. J. (1968). Note. Tex. L. Rev, 46, 379.

Invited Books

Weidner, D. J., Hillman, R. W., & Donn, A. G. (2015). The Revised Uniform Partnership Act. Thomson Reuters. 

Weidner, D. J., Hillman, R. W., & Vestal, A. W. (1996). General and Limited Liability Partnerships Under the Revised Uniform Partnership Act. West; Cal.Supp. 

Weidner, D. J., Cowan, M., & Smith, G. (1979). Real Estate: Taxation and Bankruptcy. West. 

Invited Book Chapters

Weidner, D. (2015). Capital Accounts in LLCs and Partnerships. In Robert W. Hillman, & Mark J. Loewenstein (Eds.), Research Handboook on Partnerships, LLCs and Alternative Forms of Business Organizations. Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.e-elgar.com/shop/research-handbook-on-partnerships-llcs-and-alternative-forms-of-business-organizations

Weidner, D. J. (2004). Pitfalls in Partnership Law Reform: Some U.S. Experience. In McCahery, Joseph A., Raaijmakers, Theo, & Vereulen, Erik P.M. (Eds.), THE GOVERNANCE OF CLOSE CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES. Oxford Univ. Press. 

Weidner, D. J. (1981). Special Allocations and Capital Accounts. In SYMPOSIA ON FEDERAL TAXATION. Research Institute of America. 

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2015, August). Annual Speech to Alumni at Worker's Comp Conference. Presentation at the meeting of Annual Workers Comp Conference, Orlando. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2013, August). Annual Speech to Alumni at Worker's Comp Conference. Presentation at the meeting of Annual Workers Comp Conference, Orlando. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2012, August). Annual Speech to Alumni at Worker's Comp Conference. Presentation at the meeting of Annual Workers Comp Conference, Orlando. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2011, August). Annual Speech to Alumni at Worker's Comp Conference. Presentation at the meeting of Annual Workers Comp Conference, Orlando. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2010, August). Annual Speech to Alumni at Worker's Comp Conference. Presentation at the meeting of Annual Workers Comp Conference, Orlando. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 2008, February). The Stages of Deaning. Presentation at Midyear Meeting, ABA. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (presented 1976). Partnership Allocations. Presentation at the meeting of William & Mary Tax Conference. (National)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Weidner, D. J. (2011, August). Presenter on TV Show CNBC. Delivered at CNBC. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (2009, July). Implications of the Economy on Development Practices. Delivered at American Bar Association Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. (National)

Weidner, D. J. (2006, April). A Progress Report on Diversity in Florida's Legal Profession. Delivered at Florida A & M University. (Local)

Original Creative Works

Short Stories in Magazines

Weidner, D. J. (1993). The Fine Art of Chess. Florida State Law, 28-29.

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Miller, Catherine Jean (PI), & Weidner, D. J. (Oct 2012–Jun 2015). Law Review Personnel. Funded by FSU Foundation. (F03309). Total award $26,500. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Aug 2011–Jun 2013). Edward Ball ESC. Funded by FSU Foundation. (F03312). Total award $230,495. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Aug 2011–Jun 2013). Tobias Simon Eminent Scholar Chair in Public Law. Funded by FSU Foundation. (F03368). Total award $217,030. 

Alces, Kelli A (PI), & Weidner, D. J. (Aug 2009–Dec 2009). Fall 2009 Salary Grant for Kelli Alces. Funded by University of Iowa. (NONE). Total award $72,731. 

Galle, Brian D (PI), & Weidner, D. J. (Aug 2009–May 2010). Salary Grant for Professor Brian Galle - Fall 2009 / Spr. Funded by George Washington University. (None). Total award $126,566. 

Falaschetti, Dino D (PI), & Weidner, D. J. (May 2009–Dec 2009). Salary Grant for Dino Falaschetti - Summer/Fall 2009. Funded by Stanford University. (None). Total award $50,000. 

Markell, David L (PI), & Weidner, D. J. (Jan 2009–May 2009). Salary Grant for Professor David Markell - Spring 2009. Funded by University of Virginia. (C-2957). Total award $98,744. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Aug 2008–Jun 2010). Ed Ball Eminent Scholar. Funded by FSU Foundation. (F03312). Total award $304. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Aug 2008–Jun 2010). Tobias Simon Eminent Scholar Chair. Funded by FSU Foundation. (F03368). Total award $286. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI), & Catalano Flury, R. M. (Jul 2008–Jun 2009). Visiting 2008/2009 Professorship - Brian Galle. Funded by Georgetown University. (None). Total award $142,080. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Jan 2008–May 2008). Salary Grant For Professor Charlene Luke. Funded by University of Utah. (None). Total award $69,524. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Jan 2008–May 2008). Salary Grant for Professor Lesley Wexler. Funded by Loyola University Chicago. (None). Total award $62,080. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Jan 2008–Jun 2008). Salary Grant For Professor J.B. Ruhl. Funded by Harvard University. (None). Total award $106,359. 

Weidner, Donald J (PI). (Jan 2008–May 2008). Salary Grant For Professor Jonathan Klick. Funded by Columbia University. (NONE). Total award $111,274. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Chair, Council of Deans Branding Committee (2014–present).

Member, Council of Deans Strategy Committee (2014–present).

Chair, Council of Deans Branding Committee (2005–2011).

Chair, Search Advisory Committee for Vice President of Advancement (2010).

Chair, Council of Deans Fundraising Policy Committee (2003–2005).

The Profession

Service to Professional Associations

Elected Member, American Law Institute (1980–present).

Member, American Bar Association Section of Legal Education; numerous accreditation site inspection teams (2004–2012).

Site Inspection Reporter, Association of American Law Schools (2010).

Member, Committee on Sections and Annual Meeting, Association of American Law Schools (2009–2010).

Site Inspection Reporter, Association of American Law Schools (2006).

Member, American Bar Association Section of Legal Education; Standards Review Committee (2004–2005).

Member, Membership Review Committee, Association of American Law Schools (2001–2003).

Reporter, Principal Drafter, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (1987–1994).

Service to Other Universities

External Reviewer of the Law School, Brigham Young University (2005). 

Member, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Board of Visitors (2000–2003). 

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

Weidner, D. J. (2011–2013). Appeals Judge (to address claims against BP arising from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill). Gulf Coast Claims Facility. 

Weidner, D. J. (2011–2015). Florida Commissioner. Uniform Law Commission (gubernatorial appointment). 

Reporting

Weidner, D. J. (1987–1994). Reporter (principal drafter). Uniform Partnership Act; National Conference of 7 Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.