A Tribute: Dean Ronald F. Phillips, Twenty-Seven Years of Leadership, Wisdom, and Devotion

January 2, 1997

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Type: Law review article

Source: Pepperdine L. Rev.

Citation: 24 Pepperdine L. Rev. 1170 (1997)

Date is approximate: No

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As you step down after twenty-seven years as Dean of the Pepperdine School of Law, one can only think of your years there with awe. You have given the Law School its rightful place in the Sun. The quality of life for the law students is superb-a fine faculty, a supportive and caring administration, and a magnificent setting. You have brought many intelligent and interesting people there to speak to and interact with the students. You and your beloved wife were a "dream team."

Few people survive and thrive in the difficult position of Dean of a law school for more than a few years. Your long service is evidence of your own personal qualities of cheerful disposition, optimism, caring, and energy. You leave big shoes to fill.

May your future years bring you a chance to share what you have learned with others so they may follow your splendid example.

Sandra Day O'Connor Associate Justice United States Supreme Court

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