University of Utah Law professor RonNell Andersen recognized for research on media law and policy

June 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Professor RonNell Andersen Jones and Professor Sonja R. West’s article “The U.S. Supreme Court’s Characterizations of the Press: An Empirical Study” has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Harry W. Stonecipher Award for Distinguished Research on Media Law and Policy. This award recognizes the best mass communications law

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University of Utah Law professor Paul Cassell wins Utah Supreme Court case for crime victim’s rights

June 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — The Utah Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the argument Professor Paul Cassell advanced in the case F.L. v. Utah Court of Appeals, representing the petitioner F.L. After hearing from the victim, the Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s efforts to gain access to confidential sexual assault counseling records.

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University of Utah Law dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and professor emeritus Robert Adler contribute to book about sustainability

June 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and Professor Emeritus Robert Adler are among 22 experts who contributed chapters to Governing for Sustainability, a new book from Environmental Law Institute (ELI) Press that recommends steps to advance the 17 sustainable development goals approved by United Nations Member States in 2015.

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University of Virginia Law professor Michal Barzuza discusses research into the relocation of businesses

June 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Back in 2012, Professor Michal Barzuza spotted a trend in corporate law that continues to reverberate today. In fact, in one of today’s most high-profile courtroom battles, the shareholders of TripAdvisor.com cited the University of Virginia School of Law scholar for observations she made more than a decade ago: Nevada

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Washington & Lee Law announces faculty appointed to leadership positions

June 26, 2023

WASHINGTON & LEE LAW — W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced two faculty appointments to roles in the senior leadership of the Law School. Professor Beth Belmont will serve as the Director of Experiential Education, and Professor Brandon Hasbrouck will take the reins as Director of the Frances Lewis Law Center.

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David Meyer appointed dean of Brooklyn Law

June 13, 2023

BROOKLYN LAW — Brooklyn Law School has announced the appointment of David D. Meyer as new President and Joseph Crea Dean. He will join the law school from Tulane Law School, where he has served as dean since 2010.

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Sam Panarella appointed dean of UMass Law

June 13, 2023

UMASS LAW — UMass Dartmouth Provost Hanchen Huang announced that Professor Sam Panarella will become the next Dean of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law on July 18.

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Karen J. Sneddon appointed dean of Mercer Law

June 13, 2023

MERCER LAW — Following a national search that yielded three finalists, Mercer University Provost Dr. D. Scott Davis has announced the appointment of Karen J. Sneddon as dean of the School of Law, effective immediately.

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Fordham Law dean Matthew Diller to step down after 2023-24 academic year

June 13, 2023

FORDHAM LAW — Following a nine-year tenure as dean of the Law School, Diller will return to his position as a faculty member, pursue research and contribute to fundraising efforts.

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University of Arkansas Law announces search for new dean

June 13, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS LAW — The search for the next dean of the School of Law is underway. Kate Mamiseishvili, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, is the chair of the search committee.

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