FSU Law Dean Erin O’Hara O’Connor with Justice Ricky Polston, left, and Chief Justice Charles Canady.

Chief Justice Charles Canady on Wednesday recognized Florida State University College of Law Dean Erin O’Hara O’Connor for contributions to prepare law students and law school graduates for the Florida bar examination, especially in her role as registrant advocate.

Dean O’Connor was named registrant advocate by the Supreme Court in 2020, a role created to address problems experienced administering the bar exam during the pandemic.