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5.04/23/2026

Always goes above and beyond for students.

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About Francis

Francis X. Beytagh served as Dean of The Ohio State University College of Law from 1985 to 1993. He received a B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1956 and a J.D., graduating first in his class, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963. Commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer following his undergraduate studies, Beytagh served active duty aboard the U.S.S. Borie and U.S.S. Picuda and later retired as a Captain in the Naval Reserves after more than 20 years of service. Beytagh clerked as senior law clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren during the 1963-1964 Supreme Court term, contributing to landmark decisions including Reynolds v. Sims (1964), which famously stated that 'Legislators represent people, not trees or acres. Legislators are elected by voters, not farms or cities or economic interests.' He also assisted Solicitor General Thurgood Marshall.