University at Buffalo Law dean Aviva Abramovsky to step down this summer
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW — Aviva Abramovsky will step down as dean of the School of Law effective July 1, and return to her faculty role as professor of law. Appointed dean in 2017, Abramovsky has focused on enhancing academic programs, academic support programs and improving important student success metrics. For example, the school expanded…
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UC BERKELEY LAW — Mr. Chemerinsky, a member of the Class of 1971 who is now dean of the University of California, Berkeley, Law School and a well-known constitutional law scholar, received the Laboratory Schools’ Distinguished Alumnus award on May 20. He said his experiences at U-High — especially on the debate team — formed…
Read More about A profile on UC Berkeley Law dean Erwin ChemerinskyUCLA Law professors Aaron Littman and Sharon Dolovich honored by university for COVID Behind Bars Data Project
UCLA LAW — Whether helping communities better prepare for the hazards posed by earthquakes or providing crucial data aimed at combatting the ravages of COVID-19 in U.S. prisons and jails, faculty across the UCLA campus are regularly engaged in research that benefits society and leads to communities that are safer, more informed and more socially…
Read More about UCLA Law professors Aaron Littman and Sharon Dolovich honored by university for COVID Behind Bars Data ProjectCase Western Reserve Law professor Jessie Hill wins Champion for Women Award
CASE WESTERN RESERVE LAW — Jessie Hill was given the Champion for Women Award by the Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus for her advocacy and litigation in the area of reproductive rights. For several years, Hill has been involved in legal challenges to laws restricting access to abortion in Ohio.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law professor Jessie Hill wins Champion for Women AwardUIC Law professor Renee Hatcher appointed to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition team
UIC LAW — UIC Law Professor Renee Hatcher was recently appointed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition team. As a member of the subcommittee for Economic Vitality and Equity, Professor Hatcher will collaborate with a range of community and business leaders to develop a vision and strategic priorities for Mayor Johnson’s economic development policy agenda.
Read More about UIC Law professor Renee Hatcher appointed to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition teamLewis & Clark Law professor Robert Klonoff elected to American Law Institute Council
LEWIS & CLARK LAW — Celebrated legal scholar Professor Robert Klonoff secures important role as he is elected to the American Law Institute Council.
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NOTRE DAME LAW — Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law G. Marcus Cole has been reappointed to lead Notre Dame Law School for another five-year term. John McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University of Notre Dame, announced Cole’s reappointment as dean on Tuesday in an email to Law School…
Read More about Notre Dame Law dean G. Marcus Cole reappointed to a five-year termNotre Dame Law dean G. Marcus Cole receives legal service award for work in religious liberty
NOTRE DAME LAW — The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty presented its 2023 Legal Service Award to Notre Dame Law School Dean G. Marcus Cole on Thursday, May 25, at Becket’s annual gala in New York City.
Read More about Notre Dame Law dean G. Marcus Cole receives legal service award for work in religious libertyPenn Carey Law announces recipients of teaching awards
PENN CAREY LAW — Penn Carey Law recognized six faculty members with teaching awards for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Read More about Penn Carey Law announces recipients of teaching awardsUniversity of Richmond Law hosts junior faculty forum
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND LAW — Dozens of legal scholars met this week at the University of Richmond School of Law for the school’s annual Junior Faculty Forum. The workshop, offered each year at the start of the summer, brings together junior law professors from across the country to present their scholarship in an informal, collegial…
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