William Henry Leary (June 5, 1881 – April 8, 1957) [1] was the Dean of the University of Utah College of Law, now known as the S.J. Quinney College of Law, from 1915 to 1950. [2]
Leary was born in Hatfield, Massachusetts in 1881. [3] He received a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in 1903, [4] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1908. [3]
A student favorite, Leary was known to use Jack Dempsey anecdotes to illustrate principles of both assault and battery.[ citation needed] He once wrote, "I'd like to see a freer discussion of philosophical questions, a broader more tolerant attitude, a deeper respect for others and a truly intellectual atmosphere."[ citation needed]
The College of Law continues to honor Mr. Leary with the Leary Lecture, an annual lecture since 1965. [5]
William Henry Leary (June 5, 1881 – April 8, 1957) [1] was the Dean of the University of Utah College of Law, now known as the S.J. Quinney College of Law, from 1915 to 1950. [2]
Leary was born in Hatfield, Massachusetts in 1881. [3] He received a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in 1903, [4] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1908. [3]
A student favorite, Leary was known to use Jack Dempsey anecdotes to illustrate principles of both assault and battery.[ citation needed] He once wrote, "I'd like to see a freer discussion of philosophical questions, a broader more tolerant attitude, a deeper respect for others and a truly intellectual atmosphere."[ citation needed]
The College of Law continues to honor Mr. Leary with the Leary Lecture, an annual lecture since 1965. [5]