In memoriam: Jerome A. Cohen  

September 30, 2025

NYU LAW — Professor of Law Emeritus Jerome A. Cohen, a trailblazer in the Western study of East Asian law and a mentor to generations of students, died on September 22 at the age of 95.

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In memoriam: Phillip Norvell  

September 30, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — Remembered fondly as a tough yet beloved professor, U of A School of Law Professor Emeritus Phillip Norvell passed away Sept. 18, 2025, after a brief illness.

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In memoriam: Robert Cooter  

September 22, 2025

UC BERKELEY LAW — Professor Robert Cooter, a pioneer in the field of law and economics and a mainstay of UC Berkeley Law’s faculty for over 40 years, passed away on Sept. 8. The winner of numerous awards for his influential scholarship, Cooter was a founding director of the American Law and Economics Association and

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In memoriam: Charles “Chuck” Resnick  

September 22, 2025

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL — “A good reputation works for you even when you’re not working.” That’s a quote on Charles “Chuck” G. Resnick’s law practice website. His well-earned reputation preceded him. The Rutgers Law graduate of the Class of 1977 and longtime Rutgers Law supporter passed away on September 14, 2025, at age 74.

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In memoriam: Amy Martin 

September 15, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The University of Houston Law Center is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Amy Martin, director of student advisement, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Her distinguished career spanned experience as a trial and appellate criminal defense attorney, Harris County District Judge and a dedicated educator.

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In memoriam: Gregory Williams  

September 4, 2025

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — The Ohio State community mourns the loss of Gregory H. Williams, the 17th dean of the College of Law, who passed away August 12.  

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In memoriam: Roger Dennis 

August 4, 2025

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL — It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dean Emeritus Roger Dennis, a beloved colleague, mentor, and friend. He left behind a legacy of exceptional legal scholarship, tireless dedication to education, and a profound impact on all who had the privilege to work with

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In memoriam: Richard Fallon   

July 21, 2025

THE HARVARD CRIMSON — Harvard Law School professor and internationally renowned constitutional law scholar Richard H. Fallon Jr. died on Sunday. He was 73.

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In memoriam: David Gergen 

July 21, 2025

TODAY AT ELON — David Gergen, a renowned political analyst who served four United States presidents, and an unwavering supporter of Elon University and the School of Law, where he served as the inaugural advisory board chair until last year, died July 11. He was 83.

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In memoriam: David Swank   

June 24, 2025

OU DAILY — Former dean of OU College of Law and interim president David Swank died at 93 on Sunday.

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