University of Virginia Immigration Law Society hosts discussion on recent Supreme Court cases
VIRGINIA LAW WEEKLY — On October 15, the Immigration Law Society hosted a “Supreme Court Roundup,” wherein three cases from the Supreme Court’s 2020 docket pertaining to immigration were discussed and analyzed. Heading up the discussion was the Law School’s own Professor Kevin Cope, who specializes in immigration law.
Read More about University of Virginia Immigration Law Society hosts discussion on recent Supreme Court casesYale Law to launch Center for Law and Racial Justice
YALE DAILY NEWS — On Oct. 14, President Peter Salovey announced the creation of the Center for Law and Racial Justice in an email sent out to the Yale community. The center, which is set to open next fall, will be headquartered at the Yale Law School and directed by law professor James Forman.
Read More about Yale Law to launch Center for Law and Racial JusticeYale Law professor Abbe R. Gluck and William K. Townsend host workshop on impact of COVID-19 on law and policy
YALE LAW SCHOOL — Each week during the Fall 2020 semester, leading experts from law, policy, economics, health, and governance have convened at an interdisciplinary workshop at Yale Law School to address cutting-edge issues related to all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More about Yale Law professor Abbe R. Gluck and William K. Townsend host workshop on impact of COVID-19 on law and policyFordham Law dean Matthew Diller discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law was founded to expand opportunities for those who had traditionally been excluded from the legal profession. Moving forward requires deep reflection on our past and thoughtful collaboration among students, faculty, and administration about our present and future.
Read More about Fordham Law dean Matthew Diller discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion effortsUniversity of Houston Law dean Leonard Baynes and SMU Dedman Law dean Jennifer Collins urge Texas law firms to improve outreach to Black lawyers
HOUSTON CHRONICLE — This year, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court opinion Sweatt v. Painter, the case that led to the desegregation of Texas law schools. Co-hosting the Black Lawyers Matter Conference, a Zoom-style webinar, will allow us to take stock of this challenge and share best practices to solve them.
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DAILY EGYPTIAN — Following the march, Camille Davidson, dean of the SIU Law School, came to speak in support of her students and community. Davidson said her experience as a Black woman and the grand jury’s decision in Taylor’s case only made her want to fight harder for racial equality.
Read More about Southern Illinois University Law dean Camille Davidson speaks to students at event honoring Breonna TaylorUC Irvine Law professor Rachel F. Moran named Hagler Fellow
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is delighted to announce that Distinguished Professor of Law at UCI Law Rachel F. Moran has been named a 2020-2021 Hagler Fellow by the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University.
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UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — Laura Gómez, a renowned scholar of race and ethnicity, provides essential context for today’s politics. In her new book, “Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism,” Laura Gómez, UCLA School of Law professor, wants to clear up some misconceptions about Latinos.
Read More about UCLA Law professor Laura Gómez authors book on history of Latinos in the USCalifornia Western Law professor Erin Sheley publishes book on jurisprudence in the 18th and 19th Century
CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW — The relationship between law and narrative is the cornerstone of much of Professor Erin Sheley’s scholarly work. Sheley makes the case that the narrative aspects of harm ought to play a more consistent role in shaping civil and criminal liability, procedure, evidentiary rules, and remedies.
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CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — In October 2020, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Council to serve as a sounding board regarding the best ways to preserve and safeguard Ohio’s natural resources. Jonathan Adler is one of 12 experts to be named to the council.
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