Bryan J. McDermott joined the Columbus School of Law in February 2017. As Assistant Dean for Academic and Bar Support, Bryan is responsible for supporting students in their academic activities within the Law School. He oversees all bar passage efforts, provides academic support, and is responsible for management of the externship program and experiential curriculum.

Prior to joining the Law School, Bryan served as a judicial clerk in the Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court and practiced insurance defense at a small Montgomery County law firm. Bryan received a B.A. from The College of William & Mary in 2007 and J.D. from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2012.