He was also my torts lecturer. He gave me a fantastic introduction to the law in general, and made me appreciate torts and no fault compensation much more than I ever suspected I would!
I was very sorry to read of his passing but this was lovely piece and I was glad to read it.
I wish he’d been my torts lecturer. Although I still loved torts anyway, it was more under my own steam that I enjoyed it. His text, however, was probably the beginning of my movement towards private law.
This is a lovely obit - thank you Katy. I was a v junior temporary lecturer at Melbourne Uni Law School 1986-87, while Harold was Dean. He was unfailingly helpful and supportive. The Law School's politics were not straightforward (there were factions, and personality conflicts) - Harold navigated them with skill and care. And yes, the only way we can repay is to pay forward.
What a beautiful tribute. I am saddened to hear of Professor Luntz's passing. I was Harold's publisher at LexisNexis back in the early-mid 2000s and it was a career highlight to work with him. Decent, thoughtful, generous, erudite. Always a gentlemen, even in the most commercial of discussions. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him.
Yes. All these years, and I still have a somewhat starstruck attitude to him. (I told him this a few years ago, and he chuckled and shook his head). All I can do is to attempt to pay the kindness he showed me forward to other scholars.
He was also my torts lecturer. He gave me a fantastic introduction to the law in general, and made me appreciate torts and no fault compensation much more than I ever suspected I would!
I was very sorry to read of his passing but this was lovely piece and I was glad to read it.
I wish he’d been my torts lecturer. Although I still loved torts anyway, it was more under my own steam that I enjoyed it. His text, however, was probably the beginning of my movement towards private law.
This is a lovely obit - thank you Katy. I was a v junior temporary lecturer at Melbourne Uni Law School 1986-87, while Harold was Dean. He was unfailingly helpful and supportive. The Law School's politics were not straightforward (there were factions, and personality conflicts) - Harold navigated them with skill and care. And yes, the only way we can repay is to pay forward.
Everyone who was there at the time agrees - he navigated that difficult time with skill and tact - and purely out of a notion of public service.
What a beautiful tribute. I am saddened to hear of Professor Luntz's passing. I was Harold's publisher at LexisNexis back in the early-mid 2000s and it was a career highlight to work with him. Decent, thoughtful, generous, erudite. Always a gentlemen, even in the most commercial of discussions. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him.
What a lovely tribute to dear Harold. And yes, always such a gentleman. I miss him.
A beautiful tribute, Katy. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much. He’d be quite embarrassed if he read this, but I wanted to share him with everyone.
Wonderfully written Katie! He was indeed a legend in law and a true Mensch!
Just such a profoundly decent human being.
Thanks so much Katy! Harold was an amazing scholar and also such a keen supporter of other colleagues! We will miss him.
Yes. All these years, and I still have a somewhat starstruck attitude to him. (I told him this a few years ago, and he chuckled and shook his head). All I can do is to attempt to pay the kindness he showed me forward to other scholars.