Professor Isabelle R. Gunning passed away in the early hours of March 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. 

Professor Gunning was a beloved member of the Southwestern Law School community for more than three decades. She joined the faculty in 1992 and served with distinction as the inaugural Mayor Tom Bradley Professor of Law and the inaugural Director of the Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Concentration. Across generations of students, she was admired for the seriousness of her intellect, the moral clarity she brought to difficult questions, and the depth of care with which she taught, mentored, and challenged those around her.  More information about Professor Gunning can be found here.