USC Gould Law professor Elyn Saks co-develops peer-based service to navigate mental health care system

December 5, 2023

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — The gaps in the U.S. mental health system are too numerous to count, but perhaps the most harrowing one is at the front door, at entry. Who do you call? Where exactly do you turn when a loved one goes off-track? How do you find an unbiased, knowledgeable guide…

Read More about USC Gould Law professor Elyn Saks co-develops peer-based service to navigate mental health care system

USC Gould Law professor Adam Zimmerman elected to American Law Institute

December 5, 2023

USC GOULD COLLEGE OF LAW — Professor Adam Zimmerman was recently elected as one of the newest members of the American Law Institute, bringing the number of current USC Gould School of Law professors among the ALI membership to 15.

Read More about USC Gould Law professor Adam Zimmerman elected to American Law Institute

USC Gould Law professor Andrew T. Guzman installed as provost of University of Southern California

December 5, 2023

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Andrew T. Guzman looked out onto a crowded reception hall adorned in cardinal and gold and smiled. After a career in academia that has spanned nearly a quarter century, Guzman was officially installed Thursday afternoon as USC’s new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

Read More about USC Gould Law professor Andrew T. Guzman installed as provost of University of Southern California

University of Utah Law professor Robert Harrison discusses upcoming research projects

December 5, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — Assistant Professor Robert Harrison joined the Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences (LABS) at S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2022. 

Read More about University of Utah Law professor Robert Harrison discusses upcoming research projects

University of Virginia Law professor Payvand Ahdout honored by AALS Section on Federal Courts

December 5, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Payvand Ahdout of the University of Virginia School of Law has won an award from the Association of American Law Schools for her article on what happens when federal courts avoid separation-of-powers questions.

Read More about University of Virginia Law professor Payvand Ahdout honored by AALS Section on Federal Courts

University of Virginia Law professor Thomas Frampton publishes article on history of Black Americans on juries

December 5, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Black Americans sat on juries — and fought to join them as a marker of equal citizenship — much earlier than previous histories have recorded, according to new research by University of Virginia School of Law professor Thomas Frampton.

Read More about University of Virginia Law professor Thomas Frampton publishes article on history of Black Americans on juries

University of Washington Law dean Tamara Lawson reflects on her first year leading the school

December 5, 2023

THE DAILY — The UW School of Law welcomed Tamara Lawson as the Toni Rembe Dean in August 2022. In her first year, Lawson has introduced significant reforms focused on inclusivity, recruitment, student success, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Read More about University of Washington Law dean Tamara Lawson reflects on her first year leading the school

WMU Cooley Law hosts conversation on textualism

December 5, 2023

COOLEY LAW SCHOOL — Cooley Law School’s American Constitution Society held a discussion on textualism featuring Distinguished Professor Emeritus Joseph Kimble.

Read More about WMU Cooley Law hosts conversation on textualism

Yale Law students and faculty respond to the expansion of federal Indian law course offerings

December 5, 2023

YALE NEWS — Before coming to Yale Law School, Lexie Holden LAW ’25 (Choctaw Nation) worked on advancing the interests of Tribal Nations and their members through policy and advocacy. 

Read More about Yale Law students and faculty respond to the expansion of federal Indian law course offerings

Law schools offer courses on legal issues related to celebrities 

November 27, 2023

AP NEWS — A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor Swift.

Read More about Law schools offer courses on legal issues related to celebrities