Patricia White

Patricia White, a prominent figure in legal education, served as Dean of the University of Miami School of Law for a decade and previously as Dean of Arizona State University's Law School. She has held professorial roles at Georgetown Law, University of Michigan Law School, and University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law, blending academic leadership with practical legal experience as 'of counsel' at firms like Steptoe & Johnson and Parsons Behle & Latimer.

Her research and advocacy focus on transforming legal education into a broader civics framework, emphasizing interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Law & Medicine, Law & Communications), international initiatives like LawsWithoutWalls, and clinical training. She pioneered the Legal Corps program to place graduates in public-sector roles during economic downturns, reflecting her commitment to reducing education debt and expanding access to legal careers.

White, a University of Michigan J.D., M.A., and B.A. graduate, chairs the American Bar Association Commission on the Future of Legal Education. She plans to return to teaching torts and trusts & estates after a sabbatical, maintaining her influence on legal pedagogy and policy.