Lynne Wood Dusenberry

Lynne Wood Dusenberry has combined an outstanding legal career as university counsel with exceptional leadership in public service.

While earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 1974, she received a commission in the United States Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant with the Judge Advocate General's Corps. She continued to serve in the United States Naval Reserve until 1997, achieving the rank of Commander.

Returning to Tucson upon completing her active-duty assignment, Lynne was appointed as the second full-time in-house attorney at the University of Arizona, eventually serving as Interim Vice President and General Counsel, Legal Affairs.

During her tenure, the General Counsel's Office expanded to a team of over a dozen attorneys and specialists and was responsible for guiding the university through the myriad legal issues faced by institutions of higher learning. As university counsel, she ably advised many presidents, provosts, deans, and other administrators on the proper and ethical course of their duties.

In addition to serving at the university, Lynne has held leadership positions in local nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping children and families within the community, including Angel Charity for Children, Child and Family Resources, the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity Tucson, United Way of Tucson, Pima Council on Aging, the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. She was a charter member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and served a term as the organization's president. She also served on the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.

Lynne has also been at the forefront in promoting cultural enrichment and the arts within Arizona, including directorships with Arizona Public Media and the Arizona Theatre Company.

She has received many honors during her career, including being selected as Tucson Woman of the Year in 2017 by the Greater Tucson Leadership Council.

Lynne approaches all of her activities with humanity, unfailing respect for others, generosity of spirit, and a wicked sense of humor.