Diane C. Yu is the incoming Dean of the School of Law at Golden Gate University, effective July 1, 2026. She previously served on the Golden Gate University Board of Trustees and brings extensive leadership experience in higher education, legal affairs, and nonprofit governance.

Diane is the Counselor to Leadership at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and Executive Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs, overseeing initiatives including the NYUAD Summer Academy and the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program. She previously served as Deputy President of New York University and as General Counsel for the State Bar of California, where she won a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

A graduate of Oberlin College and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Diane serves on several boards, including Oberlin College and the Association of Governing Boards. She has received numerous honors and accolades, including an honorary doctorate from the City University of New York.