Yale Law School Appoints Cristina Rodri guez as New Dean

Rodri guez is currently serving as deputy dean and will take over the role on Feb. 1, 2026. The school’s prior dean, Heather Gerken, stepped down in August to run the Ford Foundation.

       

Rodri guez is currently serving as deputy dean and will take over the role on Feb. 1, 2026. The school’s prior dean, Heather Gerken, stepped down in August to run the Ford Foundation.