Thursday, October 14, 2021
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As a 1L I attended Professor Fink's civil procedure case in the 1995-96 school year at OSU. The description that students generally "feared and revered" him is apt. When he used the Socratic Method, he was never cruel but his dialogue with students was sharp enough to make them want to be more prepared the next time he called upon you. For me it was much more revere than fear though. After the initial shock of being called on and challenged with successive questions about a legal issue wore off, I appreciated learning not only the substance of civil procedure from him, but more importantly, how to conduct oneself in front of a jurist on a contested issue. In my OSU law experience, Professor's Fink's class stood at the top as the best course to help a 1L learn how to prepare for a court hearing and conduct oneself before the court. I noticed Professor's Fink's passing a few days ago and wanted to convey my appreciation for his teaching and the positive effect he had on my career. Even today some 27 years later, the first thing I look to when I have a civil procedure issue is the treatise he authored with Professors Greenbaum and Wilson, two other excellent professors. I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Keith O'Korn
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