BYU Law professor, ALS activist Michael Goldsmith dies

Michael Goldsmith, professor at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School professor, died Nov. 1, three years after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the paralyzing condition known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The BYU Law student body voted Goldsmith, 58, “Professor of the Year” six times during his tenure. He lectured on criminal procedure, evidence, RICO, trial advocacy and complex criminal investigations.