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Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago Announces Gift to Strengthen Clinical Legal Education

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Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago proudly announces a gift from Curt (JD ’75) and Linda Rodin to support the Curt and Linda Rodin Associate Dean of Clinical Education in the School of Law. This investment will elevate Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s clinical legal education, expanding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience while advancing the university’s deep commitment to social justice.

The Rodins have been steadfast champions of the School of Law’s mission, having established the Curt and Linda Rodin Center for Social Justice and providing additional philanthropic support that empower students and faculty. Their leadership has strengthened Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s foundation for public interest law and helped shape the next generation of attorneys dedicated to serving marginalized communities. This new gift builds upon their legacy and ensures that clinical education remains at the heart of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s legal training.

The Associate Dean of Clinical Education will bring strategic leadership to Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s nationally recognized legal clinics, unifying and expanding student experiential learning opportunities. As both a practicing clinician and a senior academic leader, the associate dean will enhance Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s ability to prepare students for impactful careers while directly addressing the growing legal needs of underserved populations. With the Rodins’ support, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ will reinforce its reputation as a leader in clinical legal education and create new pathways for students to engage in meaningful advocacy that transforms lives and shape their future careers.

We are deeply grateful to Curt and Linda Rodin for their unwavering dedication to Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Law and their commitment to advancing social justice. Their generosity leaves a lasting impact on our students, our community, and the legal profession for generations to come.

Curt is a 1975 graduate of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago School of Law. He began his legal career in 1975 as a law clerk at Horwitz, Anesi, and Ozmon, which later became Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. He served as managing partner and president from 1996 to 2006. In 2011, Curt received the School of Law’s Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the school.

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago proudly announces a gift from Curt (JD ’75) and Linda Rodin to support the Curt and Linda Rodin Associate Dean of Clinical Education in the School of Law. This investment will elevate Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s clinical legal education, expanding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience while advancing the university’s deep commitment to social justice.

The Rodins have been steadfast champions of the School of Law’s mission, having established the Curt and Linda Rodin Center for Social Justice and providing additional philanthropic support that empower students and faculty. Their leadership has strengthened Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s foundation for public interest law and helped shape the next generation of attorneys dedicated to serving marginalized communities. This new gift builds upon their legacy and ensures that clinical education remains at the heart of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s legal training.

The Associate Dean of Clinical Education will bring strategic leadership to Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s nationally recognized legal clinics, unifying and expanding student experiential learning opportunities. As both a practicing clinician and a senior academic leader, the associate dean will enhance Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´’s ability to prepare students for impactful careers while directly addressing the growing legal needs of underserved populations. With the Rodins’ support, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ will reinforce its reputation as a leader in clinical legal education and create new pathways for students to engage in meaningful advocacy that transforms lives and shape their future careers.

We are deeply grateful to Curt and Linda Rodin for their unwavering dedication to Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Law and their commitment to advancing social justice. Their generosity leaves a lasting impact on our students, our community, and the legal profession for generations to come.

Curt is a 1975 graduate of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago School of Law. He began his legal career in 1975 as a law clerk at Horwitz, Anesi, and Ozmon, which later became Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. He served as managing partner and president from 1996 to 2006. In 2011, Curt received the School of Law’s Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the school.