University of Minnesota Law professor June Carbone elected to American Law Institute
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — Professor June Carbone, the Robina Chair in Law, Science and Technology, was recently elected to membership in the the American Law Institute. ALI is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law.
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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Jonathan Kahn, a leading authority on biotechnology’s implications for our ideas of identity, rights and citizenship, has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Library of Medicine for his book project, “The Uses of Diversity: Managing Race and Representation in Law, Politics, and the Biosciences.” The book…
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Jonathan Kahn receives grant from National Library of MedicineNortheastern Law professor Emily Spieler honored by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) has honored Professor Emily Spieler with the 2021 Samuel Gompers Award in recognition of her outstanding efforts “in improving the working conditions of the masses.” Bestowed annually, the IAIABC President’s Awards are given to those who demonstrate commitment and achievement in…
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Emily Spieler honored by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and CommissionsPodcast: Northwestern Law dean Hari Osofsky discusses the role of law in addressing climate, energy, and equity issues
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BUFFETT INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS — Righting injustices in energy and climate change regulation is an important part of addressing the global climate crisis. This episode explores how business, government and nonprofit leaders can work together to make bipartisan progress on climate, energy and equity issues. The guest on this episode is Hari M. Osofsky,…
Read More about Podcast: Northwestern Law dean Hari Osofsky discusses the role of law in addressing climate, energy, and equity issuesNotre Dame Law professor Joseph Bauer honored for distinguished service
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL — Professor of Law Emeritus Joseph Bauer received the Father Michael McCafferty Award from the Notre Dame Law Association on October 1. The award was presented to Bauer by Thomas D. Schroeder ’84 J.D., president of the NDLA Board, at a lovely luncheon during the board’s fall meeting. The McCafferty…
Read More about Notre Dame Law professor Joseph Bauer honored for distinguished serviceUniversity of Oregon Law dean Marcilynn A. Burke and vice provost Kimberly Johnson participate in Pac-12 Access to Justice series
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW — On November 16, at 6:00 p.m., Marcilynn A. Burke, Dean and Dave Frohnmayer Chair in Leadership and Law, will speak with Kimberly Johnson, UO’s Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success. Burke and Johnson will explore the topic of access to justice in a session called “This is…
Read More about University of Oregon Law dean Marcilynn A. Burke and vice provost Kimberly Johnson participate in Pac-12 Access to Justice seriesPenn State Law professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia to deliver lecture on immigration reform at University of Nebraska Law
NEBRASKA TODAY — Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, a Penn State law professor and immigration law scholar, will present “Facing Immigrant Exclusion: Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The free public event is part of the 2021-22 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. To order tickets,…
Read More about Penn State Law professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia to deliver lecture on immigration reform at University of Nebraska LawPepperdine Law Straus Institute hosts AALS Section on ADR works-in-progress conference
PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — On October 7-9, the Straus Institute hosted the 14th Annual AALS Section on Dispute Resolution’s Works-in-Progress Scholarship Conference in a hybrid format, welcoming scholars on campus in Malibu as well as simultaneously engaging an online audience. The Works-in-Progress Conference convenes scholars and researchers at all levels within the ADR field and…
Read More about Pepperdine Law Straus Institute hosts AALS Section on ADR works-in-progress conferenceStanford Law professors Shirin Sinnar and Michael McConnell elected to American Law Institute
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Shirin Sinnar, professor at Stanford Law and John A. Wilson Faculty Scholar, was recently appointed to the American Law Institute (ALI). As one of 24 newly elected members, she will join ALI in its mission to clarify the law. Founded in 1923, the American Law Institute is the leading independent organization in…
Read More about Stanford Law professors Shirin Sinnar and Michael McConnell elected to American Law InstituteStanford Law professor Beth Van Schaack nominated to US State Department global criminal justice post
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Beth Van Schaack, the Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor in Human Rights at Stanford Law School and faculty affiliate at Stanford’s Center for Human Rights & International Justice, was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State. Before joining Stanford Law…
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