Dean Risa Goluboff’s Legacy

Dean Risa Goluboff recently completed her remarkable eight-year term at the University of Virginia’s School of Law, leaving behind a profound imprint on the institution. In a candid dialogue with President Jim Ryan on his podcast, “Inside UVA,” Goluboff explored the intrinsic qualities that define the Law School’s excellence, attributing its success primarily to its people.

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Emphasizing the Human Essence

In her conversation with President Ryan, Goluboff emphasized that, unlike disciplines with tangible infrastructure like laboratories, the Law School’s essence lies in its community of individuals, both faculty and students. “We’re not the Engineering School,” Goluboff remarked, “The Law School is all about the people.” Her tenure saw the recruitment of 34 esteemed faculty members, a significant augmentation representing a third of the faculty, drawing parallels to the legendary recruiter Nick Saban.

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Acknowledgment from President Ryan

President Ryan, a former UVA School of Law professor himself, expressed gratitude to Goluboff for her transformative leadership, acknowledging her role in leaving the school in an exemplary state.

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A Testament to Goluboff’s Legacy

Goluboff’s reflections underscore not only the significance of human capital in academic institutions but also serve as a testament to her legacy of nurturing a vibrant intellectual community at UVA’s School of Law.

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Delve Deeper with the “Inside UVA” Podcast

For those eager to explore Goluboff and Ryan’s engaging conversation further, the “Inside UVA” podcast is accessible on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.