New University of Tulsa Law dean Oren Griffin discusses his vision for the school

February 14, 2022

4 STATE NEWS — The dawn of a new year heralded the arrival of The University of Tulsa College of Law’s new dean, Oren Griffin. During his first month at the helm, Griffin kindly made time in his bustling schedule to shed some light on his background and insights into what makes TU Law such a

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University of Utah Law professor Heather Tanana uses environmental and public health expertise with National Climate Assessment team

February 14, 2022

S.J QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — Research Professor and Stegner Fellow Heather Tanana was recently appointed to assist the U.S. Global Change Research Program in the creation of their quadrennial report.  She will serve as an author for the “Water” chapter in the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). The National Climate Assessment analyzes the effects of global

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University of Virginia Law professors Kenneth S. Abraham and G. Edward White publish book on tort law and social change

February 14, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A new book from Professors Kenneth S. Abraham and G. Edward White of the University of Virginia School of Law reveals how judges and social change played a central role in the evolution and expansion of tort law over the past 175 years. “Tort Law and the Construction

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William & Mary Law professor and former AALS President Paul Marcus recognized for service, influence, and leadership

February 14, 2022

WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE — Charter Day is an annual tradition that celebrates William & Mary’s founding in 1693 by royal charter. It is also an occasion to honor the contributions of some of the university’s outstanding students, alumni and faculty members. This year, William & Mary will celebrate four 2022 award winners during its Feb.

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Podcast: Brooklyn Law professor Heidi Brown discusses legal writing

February 10, 2022

ED UP LEGAL — Legal education is experiencing explosive applications; a call for innovation & adaptation; demand for increased diversification of the profession; & cries for social justice impact & protection of the Rule of Law. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary’s University School of Law, will explore the opinions of legal education leaders regarding

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Podcast: University of Houston Law Center dean Leonard Baynes discusses leadership and the Black Lawyers Matter Conference

February 10, 2022

ED UP LEGAL — Legal education is experiencing explosive applications; a call for innovation & adaptation; demand for increased diversification of the profession; & cries for social justice impact & protection of the Rule of Law. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary’s University School of Law, will explore the opinions of legal education leaders regarding

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Incoming University of Akron Law dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen discusses her vision for the school

February 9, 2022

AKRON LEGAL NEWS — It’s been just over five years since Emily Janoski-Haehlen first started at The University of Akron School of Law in January 2017. Initially hired as the director of the law library and an associate professor of law, she is now a full professor and serves as associate dean of academic affairs, law

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University at Buffalo Law recognized by White House for response to the eviction crisis

February 9, 2022

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO — The University at Buffalo School of Law won recognition from the White House and Department of Justice for taking “immediate action to increase housing stability and access to justice” in Erie County during a remote ceremony from the White House on Friday. UB was among 99 U.S. law schools responding to the Attorney

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UCLA Law dean Jennifer Mnookin contributes to book on Capitol insurrection

February 9, 2022

UCLA LAW — Fourteen law school deans from across the country have collaborated on a book called Beyond Imagination? The January 6 Insurrection (West, 2022), which examines that event “from a legal perspective, in hopes of moving the nation forward towards healing and a recommitment to the rule of law and the Constitution.” UCLA School of Law

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UCLA Law recognized by White House for preventing evictions

February 9, 2022

UCLA LAW — During an invitation-only event on Jan. 28, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and White House staff members applauded UCLA School of Law and other law schools nationwide for their work in addressing the country’s housing and eviction crisis. The law schools joined forces after Garland issued a call to action last year, asking for

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