Joseph Modeste Sweeney

Joseph Modeste Sweeney

Sweeney pictured in The Jambalaya 1970, Tulane yearbook
Born September 6, 1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died December 11, 2000 (aged 80)
Denver, Colorado
Fields Law
Known for Tulane University Law School dean

Joseph Modeste Sweeney (September 6, 1920 December 11, 2000) was the 16th dean of the Tulane University Law School, serving from 1968 to 1977. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1948 and began a career specializing in international law.[1]

Academic offices
Preceded by
Cecil Morgan
Tulane University Law School Dean
19681977
Succeeded by
Paul R. Verkuil

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