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Arnold Rubinoff Obituary
Arnold E. Rubinoff, award-winning Georgia Tech professor and attorney, died on August 12, 2024, at the age of 74.
Born to parents, George and Jeanette, Arn was raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, older brother to Mitchell and Craig. He put himself through school working as a laborer for a construction company. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Vermont and went on to earn a JD degree from Emory University School of Law.
During a nearly 50-year legal career, Arn was Special Counsel at Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, then continued practicing law on his own, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, technology law, law involving nuclear energy, and international business transactions. He was a former President of the International Transactions Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and received an AV Preeminent rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethics, from Martindale Hubbell. He advised on economic development missions to several countries, participated in the Jerusalem Economic Conference held in Israel, and spoke at the Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce Economic Mission to Belgium.
As a professor at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business since 2001, Arn's passionate lectures in the undergraduate, MBA and Executive programs earned him many honors, including Professor of the Year, Lecturer of the Year, Class of 1940 Course Survey Effectiveness Award, Dean George C. Griffin Georgia Tech Faculty of the Year Award, and he was elected to serve on the Faculty Executive Board. He was a devoted mentor to students and professionals.
Arn is survived by his wife, Renee Treisman Rubinoff; brothers, Mitchell (Cindy) and Craig (Evon); nephews and niece, Jay, Sam, Sirena, and Lee (Jacqui), great-nephews and great-nieces, Rio, Mikah, David, and Maya; and cousin, Harriet.
He inspired his family, friends, colleagues, students, Atlanta business people, and members of the Jewish Chabad community. Everyone knew that they could rely on Arn for his warmth, advice, thoughtful questions, support, and sense of humor. He made the world a better place, and he is deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Arnold Rubinoff to the H.A.L.O. Foundation. https://www.halo.org/donation.
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Charles Siegel
September 4, 2024
I worked with Arn professionally and had enormous respect for his professionlism, experience, and empathy. I was hoping to connect wtih him next year and will look out for opportunities to pay forward the lessons he taught and mentorship he gave me in our work together. Charles Siegel
Lucien Dhooge
September 3, 2024
Arn was the first person to interview me at Georgia Tech in 2008. He was an enthusiastic supporter of my candidacy and made me feel at home at Tech. Arn was a fabulous colleague and teacher who was always willing to go the extra mile to help the law group, the College, the Institute, and, of course, his students (who numbered in the thousands). He made my life as area coordinator so much easier. I could always count on Arn to teach an extra class or pitch in to help with any task which needed to be accomplished. Perhaps my fondest memory of Arn is when he audited my MBA course in international business law several years ago. He read all the assignments, took copious notes, and participated in class all while teaching his own courses and running a full-time law practice. I wish that I had one last chance to share a conversation with him about teaching and politics over a glass of wine. I take solace in the many memories of my friend and colleague. Wishing Renee, Craig, and all of Arn's family and friends peace in this difficult time.
John Riley
September 2, 2024
Arn was an incredible professor and very generous person. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help his students, and personally went above and beyond with me on several instances. It’s a great loss and I’m very sorry to his family.
Lyle Hoge
September 2, 2024
Professor Rubinoff was one of the most engaging professors I had the pleasure of learning from. He asked great questions and always connected what he was teaching to real world experiences. I am thankful for all the time I spent in his classroom. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Narayanan Jayaraman
August 30, 2024
My condolences to Arn's family. It was really a shock to learn about his demise. Arn was a great colleague. It was always a pleasure to interact with him. What I will always remember about him is his ability to effectively communicate important issues discussed and decided at the Faculty Executive Board Meetings to all the faculty colleagues at Scheller.
May his soul rest in peace.
Narayan
Ciro Baires
August 29, 2024
Profesor Rubinoff’s passion for ethics and law was truly inspiring, and I will always cherish the lessons I learned in his classroom. He challenged us to think deeply, question thoroughly, and stand by our values. His dedication and love for teaching left a lasting impact on me, and I will carry his wisdom with me always.
My deepest condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Shayda Khadem
August 29, 2024
Professor Rubinoff’s International Business class was one of the first classes I took at Georgia Tech. I learned so much and was inspired by his passion and knowledge. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences.
Tomas Montilla
August 29, 2024
Professor Rubinoff was an exemplary teacher and an even better human.
He made an impact in my life through his Law and Ethics class and I’m a better professional because of it.
My condolences to him and his family.
Thao Duong
August 26, 2024
Professor Rubinoff is such a kind person. I interacted with him only a couple times in my work many years ago (through emails and phone calls) and can tell he goes above and beyond for all of his students. I remember when he came by my office one time to pick up some papers and he wanted to make sure I would be there. He came to tell me how great of a job I was doing and it meant so much to me at that time. His words still motivate me until this day. He was that kind of person.
Marty Oxman
August 25, 2024
Another Good Man; Taken Too Soon.
Marty Oxman,Charlotte, NC
Robert Prentice
August 23, 2024
Arn was always extremely kind to me. He exuded a love of teaching and a desire to help his students in every way possible. His role model encouraged me to try a little harder to help my little students and I am grateful for that. I'll miss Arn!
Anuj Mehrotra
August 19, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to Arn's family and loved ones. His many contributions have positively impacted so many students and others in the Scheller College of Business community. Many of us aspire to accomplish what he did. I will cherish knowing him, wish it was for longer.
Kevin Conboy
August 18, 2024
Arn made the world a better place. Rest in peace. Kevin Conboy
Jordan Lockwood
August 17, 2024
Professor Rubinoff made a significant impact on my undergrad experience, and subsequently on my life. I am forever grateful. He is a true GT Legend. May his memory be a blessing.
Rachel Ware
August 16, 2024
Professor Rubinoff was awesome! He had an incredible ability of teaching in an engaging manner. He had a great spirit and was caring to his students. An overall chill, yet energetic, and intelligent human being. He also was very tactful in his word. He was socially aware but remained neutral in class discussions. My heart goes out to his loved ones & the students who will never get to take his class. GA Tech will always remember his impact.
Nora O'Connell
August 16, 2024
I am so privileged to have taken 2 classes with Professor Rubinoff during my time at Tech. In addition to being a great lecturer and instructor, his ability to connect with students and provide excellent life/career advice was unmatched. His presence at Georgia Tech and Scheller is immeasurable. I will never forget the 'Buzz Bucks' and hand-written notes in each class. We will miss him greatly.
Tommy Bledsoe
August 16, 2024
Professor Rubinoff was highly engaging, always open to offering his time to help his students, and was someone whose lessons have stuck with me many years later. His class was one of the best I took at Georgia Tech. My condolences to his family and friends and may his memory be a blessing.
Alicia Steele
August 16, 2024
Professor Rubinoff had a unique way of engaging his students. I am so grateful to have taken his class and absorbed knowledge from him. He will be missed at Georgia Tech and beyond. Thank you to the Rubinoff family for sharing your loved one with us and I pray for healing and comfort during your time of grief.
John McIntyre
August 15, 2024
With heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Arn was a superb colleague, a master teacher, and an accomplished lawyer, able to combine and blend the world of theory and practice. He was a supporter of the CIBER center, providing program ideas and fresh approaches. We will miss him greatly, John McIntyre
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