09/17/2026
Like father, like daughter, 35 years apart.
For Joe Ruhl ’90, attending the Elisabeth Haub School of Law was where a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney became reality. More than three decades later, his daughter, Sophie Ruhl ’27, is following her own path at Haub Law.
While their experiences span generations, the foundation remains the same: a close-knit community, dedicated faculty, meaningful mentorship, and preparation for successful legal careers.
"To say I was proud would be an understatement," Joe said of Sophie's decision to attend his alma mater. "It's always an honor when your child decides to follow in your professional footsteps, but there's something incredibly special about them doing it at the exact same school you attended.”
Now a 3L, Sophie has fully immersed herself in Haub Law’s nationally recognized advocacy program. She currently serves as a Mock Trial Director on the 2026–2027 Law School Advocacy Honor Board, helping mentor fellow students while continuing to develop the courtroom and advocacy skills that first drew her to law school.
“When it came to deciding where to study, my decision to choose Haub Law was deeply influenced by my father,” Sophie said. “Seeing how much he values that foundation made me want that exact same experience.”
Read Joe and Sophie's story:
For Joe Ruhl '90, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law was where a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney became reality. More than three decades later, his daughter, Sophie, is beginning her own legal journey at the very same institution.
