Willamette Law faculty adopts statement on racism, hate, and violence
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Willamette University College of Law faculty voted to adopt a Statement on Racism, Hate, and Violence. The statement takes note of the College of Law’s unique historic obligations to the state and region.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Negar Katirai L’05, University of Arizona Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the school’s Domestic Violence Law Clinic, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NEWS — The Clayton N. Little Professor of Law, Carol Goforth, received the Arkansas Bar Association Legislative Award at the association’s annual conference on June 17. The recognition was to honor Goforth’s work and commitment that led to the passage of the Senate Bill 601.
Read More about University of Arkansas Law professor Carol Goforth honored by state bar associationBaylor Law professor Gerald Powell receives Outstanding Mentor of Texas Award
BAYLOR LAW NEWS — Baylor Law’s Professor Jerry Powell (JD ’77) has been selected by the Texas Young Lawyers Association to receive the 2020 Outstanding Mentor of Texas award for his tireless dedication to training, mentoring, and guiding young lawyers.
Read More about Baylor Law professor Gerald Powell receives Outstanding Mentor of Texas AwardBaylor Law assistant dean Jenny Branson named Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan County
BAYLOR LAW NEWS — Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Jenny Branson was selected by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association (WMCYLA) as the Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan County for 2021.
Read More about Baylor Law assistant dean Jenny Branson named Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan CountyUCLA Law professor Scott Cummings authors book exploring the role of lawyers in improving working conditions in Southern California
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — An Equal Place: Lawyers in the Struggle for Los Angeles (Oxford University Press, 2021), the new book from UCLA School of Law Professor Scott Cummings, offers a close look at the lawyers who were central to Southern California’s social and labor movements from 1992 to 2008.
Read More about UCLA Law professor Scott Cummings authors book exploring the role of lawyers in improving working conditions in Southern CaliforniaCase Western Reserve Law professor Bryan Adamson honored by university for social impact
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Bryan Adamson was selected as a recipient of the university’s inaugural “Think Big Leadership Award,” which will be formally presented by incoming President Eric Kaler and Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III at a ceremony on October 5.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law professor Bryan Adamson honored by university for social impactColumbia Law professor Lina Khan confirmed as Federal Trade Commission Chair
TECH CRUNCH — The Senate confirmed Big Tech critic and prominent antitrust scholar Lina Khan as FTC Commissioner Tuesday. In a strong and surprising signal that the tech industry is overdue for some intense regulatory scrutiny, Biden elevated the newly-confirmed Khan to chair the agency the same day.
Read More about Columbia Law professor Lina Khan confirmed as Federal Trade Commission ChairUniversity of Connecticut Law professors Jason Chang and Richard Wilson appointed to Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council
UCONN TODAY — The council, which has 25 total members, will be responsible for encouraging and coordinating programs that increase community awareness, the reporting of hate crimes, and efforts to combat such crimes. It also can make recommendations for legislation concerning hate crimes.
Read More about University of Connecticut Law professors Jason Chang and Richard Wilson appointed to Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory CouncilUniversity of Hawai’i Law professor Maxine Burkett appointed to federal climate policy post
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I NEWS — The University of Hawaiʻi William S. Richardson School of Law announced that Professor Maxine Burkett has been appointed to a senior position in the Biden Administration, working as a senior advisor with the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
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