Columbia Law professors take positions in new presidential administration

February 5, 2021

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Since President Joe Biden took office, on January 20, 2021, members of the Columbia Law community, including faculty and alumni, have been appointed to serve in his administration. Meet some of the newest leaders in Washington. Check back for updates as appointments are announced or confirmed.

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A look the Columbia Law Virtual Speaker Series archive

February 5, 2021

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Webinars for alumni on timely topics, featuring live Q and A with the faculty. Women in the Workforce During a Pandemic—Advancing Your Career by Asking for More, Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judge Elreta Melton Alexander, How (Not) to Hold an Election During a Pandemic, and more.

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Harvard Law professor Richard H. Fallon honored by AALS Section on Federal Courts

February 5, 2021

HARVARD LAW TODAY — Harvard Law Professor Richard H. Fallon, an award-winning scholar and teacher, has been recognized by the Association of American Law Schools with the 2021 Daniel J. Meltzer Award. The AALS Section on Federal Courts established the award in 2017 to honor the life and work of the late Daniel J. Meltzer.

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Indiana University Maurer Law professor Dawn Johnsen joins US Department of Justice as senior counselor

February 5, 2021

U.S. NEWS — Dawn Johnsen, an Indiana University law professor, has joined the U.S. Department of Justice under President Joe Biden’s new administration. Johnsen was sworn in Wednesday as a senior counselor in the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, The Herald-Times reported.

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Indiana University McKinney Law professor George Edwards participates in panel discussion on international law at AALS Annual Meeting

February 5, 2021

INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor George Edwards took part in a panel discussion, “The United Nations at 75 and the Challenges Facing International Law,” as part of the association of American Law School’s annual meeting. The presentation took place January 8.

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Indiana University McKinney Law assistant dean Patricia Kinney named chair of Standing Program Committee for the AALS Section on PreLegal Education and Admission to Law School

February 5, 2021

INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Patricia Kinney, ’02, Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at IU McKinney, was selected to lead an AALS committee. She has been named Chairperson of the Standing Program Committee for the AALS Section on PreLegal Education and Admission to Law School.

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Penn Law professor David A. Skeel publishes Yale Law Journal article on corporate bankruptcy

February 5, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate Law David A. Skeel recently published “Distorted Choice in Corporate Bankruptcy” in the Yale Law Journal. Skeel lays the foundation for the discussion by recognizing two strategies.

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Quinnipiac Law dean Jennifer Gerarda Brown elected to the American Law Institute

February 4, 2021

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — The election to The American Law Institute begins with a confidential nomination that is supported by two additional members. Members are encouraged to propose individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the law, are of high character, will contribute to the work of the Institute and are committed to its mission.

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University of South Carolina Law professor Pam Robinson honored by AALS Section on Pro Bono and Public Service Opportunities

February 4, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW — Pamela D. Robinson, director of the Pro Bono Program at the University of South Carolina School of Law, was awarded the 2021 Father Robert Drinan Award from the Association of American Law Schools during the organization’s annual meeting in January.

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University of South Carolina Law professor Lisa Martin named Bellow Scholar by the AALS Section on Clinical Legal Education

February 4, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW — Assistant Professor Lisa Martin, who leads the University of South Carolina School of Law’s domestic violence clinic, was named one of eight 2021-22 Bellow Scholars by AALS for her project exploring the intersection of two of South Carolina’s most intractable problems.

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