Dean Rothman holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.F.A. (sculpture)
from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Rutgers School of
Law-Newark. Prior to attending law school, he served as assistant dean
and instructor at Parsons School of Design. Following graduation from
Rutgers Law School, he practiced law at Greenabum, Row, Smith, Ravin
& Davis and thereafter at Goldstein Lite & DePalma, and at
Goldstein Lem, L.L.C. At the Law School, Dean Rothman is primarily
responsible for student affairs, providing counseling and academic
advisement, and general oversight of all aspects of student life. He
also teaches various upper-level courses including New Jersey practice, non-profit corporations, and professional responsibility, and has taught advanced contracts, appellate advocacy and evidence, and for several
years taught in the Community Law Clinic.
Dean Rothman is also responsible for the development and management of the Rutgers Law Associates Fellowship Program, coordinating its educational component and serving as its Managing Attorney.
Dean Rothman serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee. He is the author of 
