James E. Meeks

James E. Meeks
12th dean of Moritz College of Law
In office
1978–1985
Preceded by L. Orin Slagle
Succeeded by Francis X. Beytagh
Personal details
Alma mater Oberlin (B.A.)
Columbia (J.D.)
Occupation Professor
Lawyer
Administrator
Website James E. Meeks

James E. Meeks was the twelfth dean and professor emeritus of law at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.[1]

Education

Meeks earned his bachelor's degree from the Oberlin College. He then received his law degree from the Columbia Law School, where he was served as an editor of the Columbia Law Review.[1]

Meeks began his legal career as a clerk for Judge Carl McGowan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then taught law at the University of Iowa College of Law from 1964 to 1978, and also served as associate dean.[2] In 1978, the Ohio State University Board of Trustees named Meeks the twelfth dean of the Moritz College of Law. During his tenure between 1978 and 1985, Meeks also served as special assistant to the president of the university – Legal Affairs.[1]

Scholarly work

Meeks scholarly work focused on torts and antitrust. He authored Antitrust Concerns in the Modern Public Utility Environment (National Regulatory Research Institute 1996) and co-authored with George C. Christie, Cases and Materials on the Law of Torts (West 1990).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Moritz College of Law: James E. Meeks". Moritz College of Law. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "University of Iowa Law Library: James E. Meeks". University of Iowa Law Library. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
Academic offices
Preceded by
L. Orin Slagle
Dean of Moritz College of Law
1978-1985
Succeeded by
Francis X. Beytagh
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