UC Davis Law dean Kevin R. Johnson presents at the AALS Conference on Defending Democracy

June 13, 2023

UC DAVIS LAW — On May 4, Dean Kevin R. Johnson took part in the virtual, nonpartisan Association of American Law Schools’ Conference on Defending Democracy. Johnson presented on the panel “Beyond Imagination? The State of the Union Three Years After January 6.”

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UCLA Law professors Sharon Dolovich and Aaron Littman recognized for public impact

June 13, 2023

UCLA LAW — On June 2, three faculty members were honored with UCLA Public Impact Research Awards at the chancellor’s residence for their sustained efforts to translate their research into positive public action. The awards, presented annually by the UCLA Office of Research and Creative Activities, will be accompanied by $15,000 for each of the

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Case Western Reserve Law professor Sharona Hoffman recognized with distinguished research award

June 13, 2023

CASE WESTERN RESERVE LAW — At the recent annual celebration of faculty, Sharona Hoffman was awarded the 2023 Case Western Reserve University School of Law Distinguished Research Award. This annual award is given to one law school faculty member based on quality and quantity of scholarly publications during the past three years.

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Case Western Reserve Law professor Matt Rossman and student Rebecca Kimmelfield discuss work in Community Development Clinic

June 13, 2023

CASE WESTERN RESERVE LAW — For college students, the weeks leading up to graduation typically bring about final exam cram sessions and the final touches on important class projects. However, for a trio of third-year law school students at Case Western Reserve University, their year-long project isn’t going to end when they graduate. Instead, in

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University of Chicago Law constitutional law course engages incarcerated youth

June 13, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW — The eight-week class hosted by Professor Emily Buss is designed to give incarcerated youths an opportunity to consider their rights while exposing the law students to the younger students’ worldview through in-class discussions on topics that include freedom of speech, due process and reproductive freedom, along with weekly mentoring sessions.

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University of Chicago Law awards University of Virginia Law professor Megan T. Stevenson with law and economics award

June 13, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW — The University of Chicago Law School has awarded its inaugural Donald M. Ephraim Prize in Law and Economics to Megan T. Stevenson, Associate Professor of Law and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia.

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George Washington Law professor Susan R. Jones receives Fulbright Specialist Scholar Award

June 12, 2023

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW — Susan R. Jones, a professor of law and director of the GW Law Small Business and Community Economic Development Clinic, was announced as a recipient of a Fulbright Specialist Scholar Program award.

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UIC Law professor Michael Seng recognized for work in restorative justice

June 12, 2023

UIC LAW — Last month, UIC Law Professor Michael Seng and law school alum Judge Sheila M. Murphy (Ret.) were honored with the “Outstanding Partnership” award at the Union League Boys and Girls Club (ULBGC) annual luncheon. The award, presented by ULBGC Board’s President Thomas Payne, highlights their innovative partnership in restorative justice.

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Indiana University McKinney Law professor Frank Emmert to serve on task force for development of artificial intelligence guidelines

June 12, 2023

INDIANA UNIVERSITY MCKINNEY LAW — Professor Frank Emmert was asked to serve on the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center Task Force. The entity is developing guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dispute settlement procedures.

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Lewis & Clark Law professor Juliet Stumpf recognized for work in immigration law

June 12, 2023

LEWIS & CLARK LAW — Known for her work in pioneering the field of crimmigration, Professor Juliet Stumpf has been named an Immigration Law Trailblazer in the National Law Journal.

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