There are individuals who lay the foundation for new fields or areas of expertise, but unfortunately, the innovators don't always get credit the many years later when new fields are mainstream. Laurie Zimet was/is one of those innovators for ASP, and UC Law San Francisco recently did a great job briefly recounting the impact she had over the past 40 years of service to law students. If you ever saw one of her presentations, you would agree with Dean Morris Ratner's statement that "Her energy and enthusiasm for teaching and her care for students are defining features of her impactful professional life." You can read the spotlight here.
I learned from Laurie through many presentations over the years. I hope schools continue to spotlight innovators in our field the same way we do other areas. Great job Laurie!
(Steven Foster)
