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Mason Ladd
Dean of the University of Iowa College of Law
In office
1939–1966
Dean of the Florida State University College of Law
In office
1966–1969
Personal details
Born
Scott Mason Ladd Jr

(1898-01-09)January 9, 1898
Des Moines, Iowa
DiedApril 23, 1980(1980-04-23) (aged 82)
Des Moines, Iowa
SpouseEsther Ladd
Education
OccupationLaw Professor, Dean of Law

Mason Ladd was an American University Dean and professor of law. He taught for 10 years at the University of Iowa College of Law before becoming the second longest tenured dean in the law school's history. Upon his retirement from the University of Iowa, he went on to found the Florida State University College of Law, where he served as dean for 3 years.[1]


Mason Ladd was the son of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott M. Ladd. He also held a close friendship with Supreme Court Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge who preceded him as Dean at the University of Iowa.

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  1. ^ Ehrhardt, Charles W. "In Memoriam: Mason Ladd". Florida State University Law Review. Retrieved October 22, 2024.