Michigan State University Law professors Catherine Grosso and Barbara O’Brien receive recognition for racial justice research
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Professors Catherine Grosso and Barbara O’Brien, along with their partner-institution, the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, are the recipients of 2021’s University Outreach & Engagement Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Service for their project.
Read More about Michigan State University Law professors Catherine Grosso and Barbara O’Brien receive recognition for racial justice researchUniversity of Pittsburgh Law professor David Harris discusses report from city’s task force on policing reform
TRIB LIVE — Members of the Pittsburgh Community Task Force on Policing Reform had a singular message met regularly since it was formed in June by Mayor Bill Peduto. They disagreed on many things during the process, University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris said.
Read More about University of Pittsburgh Law professor David Harris discusses report from city’s task force on policing reformUC Irvine Law professor Rachel F. Moran named to Board of Trustees of the Law and Society Association
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The UC, Irvine School of Law is delighted to announce that Distinguished Professor of Law Rachel F. Moran has been named a 2023 Board of Trustee member with the Law and Society Association. “It is a tremendous honor to be elected to the Law and Society Association’s Board of Trustees.”
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CLEVELAND-MARSHALL COLLEGE OF LAW — CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Professor David F. Forte was selected as the 2020 recipient of Cleveland State University’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Research. CSU’s annual Distinguished Faculty Awards are presented each Fall semester to honor the contributions of dedicated employees.
Read More about CSU Cleveland-Marshall Law professor David F. Forte honored by university with distinguished faculty awardIndiana University Maurer Law professor Dawn Johnsen joins presidential transition agency review team for US Department of Justice
13 WTHR NBC — An Indiana University law professor is joining the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden. Professor Dawn Johnsen at IU’s Maurer School of Law is listed on the transition team’s website as a member of the agency review team for the Department of Justice. Johnsen also worked on the transition teams for former Presidents.
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THE GAZETTE — University of Iowa College of Law Dean Kevin Washburn has been tapped by President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to head a team reviewing the Department of Interior. Washburn will lead a team of 11 other volunteers in evaluating the operations of the federal agency.
Read More about University of Iowa Law dean Kevin Washburn to lead presidential transition agency review team for US Department of InteriorUSC Gould Law professor Lisa Klerman develops new initiatives supporting survivors of domestic violence
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — A Zoom call between a squad of social-distancing hikers about the implications of the pandemic led a USC Gould professor to spearhead the development of a public service announcement targeting domestic violence, and the impetus to create more domestic violence-related internship opportunities.
Read More about USC Gould Law professor Lisa Klerman develops new initiatives supporting survivors of domestic violenceWest Virginia University Law professors Patrick McGinley and Suzanne Weise win case over public disclosure of national opioid distribution data
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — McGinley’s and Weise’s legal battles to expose hidden truths behind the opioid epidemic began when they were asked to represent the Charleston Gazette-Mail in spring 2016. WVU College of Law graduate Timothy Conaway ’75 joined them as counsel for the newspaper.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — Professor Lindsay F. Wiley was selected by the American Public Health Association as this year’s recipient of the Jennifer Robbins Award for the Practice of Public Health Law for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and contributions in the field.
Read More about American University Washington College of Law professor Lindsay F. Wiley honored by American Public Health AssociationBaylor Law professor Joshua G. Borderud receives American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Professional Service Award
TEXAS BAR BLOG — Joshua G. Borderud, director of Baylor University School of Law’s clinical programs, was selected to receive the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service. The award honors an American Inn of Court member within his or her first 10 years in practice for excellence in public interest or pro bono work.
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