Fordham mourns Prof. Joel Reidenberg - Fr. Joseph McShane, S.J.

Dear Members of the Fordham Family,

I am saddened to tell you that Joel Reidenberg, professor of law, died yesterday after a long struggle with leukemia. He was the Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Chair in Law, and the founder of the Center on Law and Information Policy (CLIP).
In Professor Reidenberg we have lost a great teacher, a great thinker, and a great colleague. 
In his 30 years at Fordham he has been a far-seeing and thoughtful voice on the law, on issues of student privacy, and on University governance. He was a towering figure in his field, a dear friend, and man of principle, grit, and a devilish sense of humor. He ennobled everyone who knew him.

Today we grieve with Joel’s wife, Pascale; his two sons, Jeremy and David; his daughter-in-law, Caitlin; his grandchildren, Luca and Sophie; and his mother, June. We will share information about a memorial for him in the coming weeks.
I know the Fordham family joins me in mourning Professor Reidenberg’s loss, and in remembering his many and varied contributions to the University community.
Prayers and blessings.

Sincerely,

Joseph M. McShane, S.J.
President
Fordham University