Barbara Aronstein Black, a First as a Law School Dean, Dies at 92

A legal historian, she broke a gender barrier as the first woman to lead an Ivy League law school, serving as dean of Columbia Law from 1986 to 1991.

Jan 22, 2026 - 03:15
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A legal historian, she broke a gender barrier as the first woman to lead an Ivy League law school, serving as dean of Columbia Law from 1986 to 1991.

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