Dear Members of Fordham Law,

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Joseph Landau as the next dean of the School of Law and the Paul Fuller Professor of Law, effective July 1, 2024. An accomplished legal scholar who writes at the intersection of constitutional law and civil procedure, he has served as the associate dean for academic affairs in the law school since 2021.

With an impressive scholarly record and professional background in corporate litigation, nonprofit board service, movement lawyering, and journalism, Dean Landau is well-positioned to lead our law school into the future. His tenure at Fordham has been marked by significant contributions to academic programming, strategic planning, and the advancement of social justice through law, particularly in the movement for the rights of LGBT immigrants.

Dean Landau’s deep engagement in critical legal discussions go beyond scholarship to make an impact on the practice of law and its effects on society. His leadership roles within and beyond Fordham demonstrate a deep commitment to the law and social justice, and to ensuring that Fordham Law students thrive as future leaders in the legal community.

Dean Landau earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Duke University, where he graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He has been a recipient of the Fordham Law Dean’s Distinguished Research Award and was twice awarded the Fordham Law Teacher of the Year Award. Dean Landau was the recipient of Immigration Equality’s Global Vision Award in 2014 and, in 2012, was named one of the Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Before joining the law faculty, he was an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, where, in addition to specializing in securities litigation, he co-directed the firm’s pro bono practice group in immigration and international human rights.

We would like to thank the search committee, chaired by Donna Rapaccioli, dean emerita of the Gabelli School of Business, for a broad and successful national search. From an incredibly brilliant group of candidates, Dean Landau emerged as the leader best suited to uphold Fordham Law’s tradition of excellence in legal education and elevate the school to the next level.

Please join us in congratulating Joseph Landau on his new position. We look forward to his contributions and leadership as we continue to advance the mission and values of the School of Law.

Sincerely,

Tania Tetlow
President

Dennis C. Jacobs
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs