Southern Illinois University Law professor Douglas W. Lind honored with Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award

June 15, 2021

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — The American Association of Law Libraries announces the 2021 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award winners. Douglas W. Lind, law library director and professor of law at Southern Illinois University Law Library, and Stacia Stein were honored for The Leaven of Sympathy: A Bio-Bibliography of Frederick C. Hicks.

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Stanford Law associate dean Diane Chin honored with President’s Award for Excellence Through Diversity by university

June 15, 2021

STANFORD NEWS — A coterm student, an associate dean at Stanford Law School, a medical professor and Stanford Medicine’s Critical Consciousness and Anti-Oppressive Praxis Certificate Program have each received a 2021 President’s Award for Excellence Through Diversity.

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New book by Stetson Law professor Elizabeth Berenguer authors guide for scholarly writing

June 15, 2021

PATCH FLORIDA — Stetson Law Associate Professor Elizabeth Berenguer has published a new book aimed at helping students on Law Review, new professors embarking on the scholarly writing process, and experienced professors frustrated with scholarship.

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Stetson Law faculty celebrate faculty achievements

June 15, 2021

STETSON UNIVERSITY — Stetson University College of Law announced this year’s faculty award winners and the new Leroy Highbaugh, Sr. Chair recipient for 2021-2023 during a year-end celebration ceremony on May 11, 2021.

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Suffolk Law professor Shailini George authors book on avoiding distractions

June 15, 2021

THE NATIONAL JURIST — Suffolk Law Professor Shailini George has written a book, “The Law Student’s Guide to Doing Well and Being Well,” that looks at research on our addiction to distraction — cellphones, in particular — and offers practical, research-based advice on what law students can do to reclaim their focus.

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University of Texas Law professor Philip Bobbitt awarded Honorary Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II

June 15, 2021

KXAN NBC — University of Texas School of Law professor and Austin native Philip Bobbitt was awarded Honorary Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to UK/US relations and public life,” according to a release from the University of Texas.

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Vanderbilt Law professor Nicholas S. Zeppos honored for excellence in teaching during the pandemic

June 15, 2021

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nicholas S. Zeppos, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chancellor Emeritus, credits the university’s dedication to holding in-person classes last fall—and his students’ adherence to health and safety protocols—for his successful transition to full-time professor during an unprecedented year.

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Former Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke to teach public policy at Vanderbilt Law

June 15, 2021

NASHVILLE POST — Shortly after leaving office, ex-Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has several new roles, including two at Vanderbilt University. Berke will teach public policy at Vanderbilt Law School and be a special adviser for innovation and strategic projects to VU Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported.

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Willamette Law offers seminar course on leadership styles of lawyers

June 15, 2021

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — With a unique and individualized approach to legal education, Willamette Law aims to graduate students who are ready to practice law and be leaders in the field. A new seminar course, Lawyers & Leadership, welcomed a small group of students and distinguished alumni this spring.

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Record number of Black women leading law schools

June 8, 2021

LEXOLOGY — Although the numbers still fall short, Black women are making strides in the legal world. According to recent data, Black women will be leading 14%…

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