In recognition of an outstanding tenure that was defined by significant growth in academic impact, record fundraising, and a strong boost in national prestige, former UCLA School of Law dean Jennifer Mnookin has been honored with a newly created faculty chair in her name.

In a new and wide-ranging set of rankings that track the scholarly impact of law schools and legal academics, UCLA School of Law placed among the top 10 institutions in the country, while 36 members of the faculty were listed as the top scholars in 25 different areas of research.