William H. Leary

William Henry Leary (June 5, 1881 – April 8, 1957)[1] was the Dean of the University of Utah College of Law, now known as the S.J. Quinney College of Law, from 1915 to 1950.[2]

Leary was born in Hatfield, Massachusetts in 1881.[3] He received a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in 1903,[4] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1908.[3]

A student favorite, Leary was known to use Jack Dempsey anecdotes to illustrate principles of both assault and battery. He once wrote, "I'd like to see a freer discussion of philosophical questions, a broader more tolerant attitude, a deeper respect for others and a truly intellectual atmosphere."

The College of Law continues to honor Mr. Leary with the Leary Lecture, an annual lecture since 1965.[5]

References
  1. Association of American Law Schools (1957). Proceedings. p. 233.
  2. "College of Law History". S.J. Quinney College of Law. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  3. The American Catholic Who's who. 1910.
  4. Amherst Graduates' Quarterly - Volume 5. 1916. p. 63.
  5. "52nd Annual William H. Leary Lecture – Orin S. Kerr". S.J. Quinney College of Law. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
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