Cristina Rodríguez Selected as Next Dean of Yale Law School
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Key Points:
- Professor Cristina M. Rodríguez has been named the next dean of Yale Law School, beginning February 1, 2026, succeeding as the Sol and Lillian Goldman Dean and Professor of Law.
- Rodríguez, a Yale Law alumna and current deputy dean, is recognized for her scholarship in constitutional, administrative, and immigration law, and her leadership in academia and public service.
- She co-chaired the bipartisan Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court and has been praised for her balanced and open-minded approach to complex legal issues.
- Rodríguez has received numerous honors, including election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service, reflecting her impact in both academia and government.
- Yale leadership and prominent
