Indiana Law Review


William F. Harvey



VOLUME 7 1973 NUMBER 1

INDIANA LAW REVIEW

ON THE APPOINTMENT OF DEAN WILLIAM F. HARVEY

It is a singular privilege to write the foreword to this issue

of the Indiana Law Review, dedicated to and in honor of Dean
William F. Harvey.

Having been introduced by our mutual friend, the Honorable

Harold R. Fatzer, Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, we
first met in 1968, prior to his assuming his teaching duties at the

law school. Our friendship has constantly grown, as have my
admiration and respect for him as a conscientious, forthright

person. His integrity, intellectual honesty, and complete devotion

to the law and its teachings are evidence of a sincere dedication

to academic excellence. Such is a goal of crucial importance if

we are to maintain high standards of professional conduct and
performance. As a personal observation, resulting from our as-
sociation and discussions, and my witnessing his unselfish service
to the legal profession and judiciary of the State of Indiana as a

lecturer, discussion leader, and panel member at many legal
seminars, Dean Harvey has profoundly impressed me with the
breadth and depth of his legal knowledge. Likewise, as a mentor,

he has been a source of inspiration to his students.

The bench and bar of our state recognize Bill Harvey's
superlative legal scholarship and ability, which he has demon-
strated in his legal writings and lectures. This stature has been
achieved in the brief span of five years— an accomplishment un-
equalled by any member of our profession in the legal history of
our state.

The members of our profession and law students—past,
present, and future—owe a debt of gratitude to President Ryan
and the members of the Board of Trustees of Indiana University
for selecting William F. Harvey as dean of the law school. I
confidently believe that Dean Harvey's leadership will strengthen
and accelerate the law school's growing national reputation.

The Honorable Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice of the United
States, in a letter to me dated February 15, 1973, best character-
ized Dean Harvey when he wrote: "His is the solid, progressive
spirit we need in the training of lawyers." And, I respectfully
concur.

Donald H. Hunter
Justice of the Indiana

Supreme Court