Otto W. Butz

Otto W. Butz is a faculty member at Golden Gate University School of Law, recognized for his scholarly contributions to the institution’s historical documentation. He has authored detailed accounts of the law school’s evolution, particularly during the pivotal period of the 1970s and 1980s under the leadership of Dean Judith McKelvey.

His research interests center on legal history, legal education reform, and biographical studies of influential legal academics. Through his writings, Butz provides critical insights into the administrative and pedagogical developments that shaped Golden Gate University School of Law, highlighting the transformative impact of Dean McKelvey’s tenure.

His publications, Voyage of Discovery: The McKelvey Deanship: 1974-1981 and The Law School Comes of Age (1970-1992), collectively explore the institutional growth, curricular advancements, and leadership strategies that defined the law school’s maturation during a critical two-decade span.