Sir Arthur Dean, QC (25 May 1893 – 25 September 1970)[1] was an Australian lawyer, noteworthy as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Dean was born in Merino, Victoria and educated at Scotch College, Melbourne.
[2] Dean was appointed King's Counsel in March 1944 and became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1949 where he continued as a judge until 1965.
[1] Dean gave much service to the University of Melbourne, including as a Lecturer in Equity (1929–39), member of Council (1950-1969), Deputy-Chancellor (1953–54) and Chancellor (1954-66).
[2] Dean died in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 25 September 1970, survived by his wife and two daughters.