In Memoriam: Remembering Professor Joseph C. Sweeney
Professor Joseph C. Sweeney was a beloved member of the Fordham Law faculty for forty-seven years. He was a leading expert on maritime law, which grew out of his career in the Navy. But, he also had a deep love for the law overall and for legal history. Professor Sweeney’s rich and multifaceted career encompassed military service, scholarship, diplomacy, and the teaching of law. He served under five Fordham presidents and five Law School deans, and he taught approximately 15,000 students during his time on the faculty.
Recommended Citation: Dean Matthew Diller, In Memoriam Remembering Professor Joseph C. Sweeney, 1 Fordham Int'l L.J. 901 (2020).