David Yates (academic)

Anthony David Yates (born 5 May 1946) is a British solicitor and academic. Since 2001, he has been Warden of Robinson College, Cambridge. Previously, he was Professor of Law at the University of Essex from 1979 to 1987, Dean of its School of Law from 1979 to 1984, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university from 1985 to 1987. He was a partner at Baker & McKenzie from 1987 to 2001, and Chief Operating Officer of the law firm from 1998 to 2001.