University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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W. PAGE KEETON Dean Dean Keeton is an important part of the history of The University of Texas School of Law. After his graduation from the Law School, Dean Keeton became an Assistant Professor of Law in 1932. In 1936, he became an Associate Professor of Law, and in 1939 he was given a full professorship. From 1940-1942. he was the Assistant Dean, and has been Dean since 1949. He also holds an S.J.D. from Harvard University. He was on a leave of absence from 1942 until 1945. During that period he served as Chief Counsel of the Petroleum Branch, Division Counsel in the Office of Price Administration and also as Assistant Chief Counsel of Petroleum Administration for War, Washington. D.C. From 1946 until 1949 he was Dean of the University of Oklahoma Law School and was on leave of absence at the University of California during the Spring semester of 1958. Presently he is the president of the Association of American Law Schools. Dean Keeton is editor of CASES ON FRAUD AND MISTAKE and co-editor of Seavey, Keeton, Keeton, CASES ON TORTS. Dean Keeton is also devoting his time as a professor in the law of Torts. Dean Keeton's diligence and efforts for the Law School have earned for him the respect and affection he receives. 10