University of Baltimore Law professors Gilda Daniels and Kim Wehle discuss constitutional and litigation issues in the election

December 12, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW — Now that the transition to a Biden administration is under way, the conversation has turned to litigation challenging the election results, and presidential pardon authority. Both Daniels and Wehle participated in a UB Law in Focus webinar analyzing the constitutional issues surrounding the election.

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UCLA Law professor Ann Carlson discusses US climate policy in 2021

December 12, 2020

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — A leading scholar of climate change and air pollution law and policy, Carlson is the Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and faculty co-director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. In this Q&A, she discusses why there’s still plenty of reason for optimism.

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UCLA Law professor Kate Mackintosh joins panel on defining ecocide as an international crime

December 12, 2020

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — Kate Mackintosh, the executive director of the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law, has joined a panel of leading international lawyers and judges who will work to draft a definition of “ecocide” as a potential international crime alongside terms including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Georgia State University Law professors Courtney Anderson and Lauren Sudeall discuss housing insecurity amid pandemic

December 11, 2020

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — Courtney Anderson, associate professor of law and affiliated faculty with the Center for Access to Justice, wants to address the problem as it intersects with housing, because people experiencing racial intimidation are often unable to remain in their homes or move into certain neighborhoods.

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Georgia State University Law professor Courtney Anderson publishes report on affordable housing during the pandemic

December 11, 2020

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — The Center for Law, Health & Society, Center for Access to Justice and Center co-hosted a collaborative session examining a critical legal issue at the intersection of the three centers. Professors Courtney Anderson discussed the importance of secure housing to public health in the midst of a global pandemic.

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George Mason Law dean Ken Randall outlines goals for school in first message to students

December 11, 2020

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW — “As we continue to navigate through uncharted territory, I am deeply committed to making sure that the ship keeps sailing ahead, regardless of weather. Your support is needed to help me make good on that promise.” said Ken Randall.

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University of Iowa Law faculty rise to national law dean posts

December 10, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — The unique distinction of producing great leaders is a testament to the quality of the faculty at the school. Our current dean offered his insights about this remarkable institutional trajectory, “Our faculty is very collegial and that kind of environment is good for the development of students and faculty.”

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Lewis & Clark Law professor Meg Garvin honored by ABA Criminal Justice Section

December 10, 2020

LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section presented NCVLI Executive Director Meg Garvin with the 2020 Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award. Meg has worked tirelessly to advance and improve the rights of crime victims through scholarship and legal advocacy.

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University of Miami Law Partners with Ecuadorian University to offer international business transactions course

December 10, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — As an increasing number of firms trade and invest abroad, attorneys must contend with international law and legal regimes governing everything from commercial contracts to disputes. That is what inspired Miami Law Lecturer in Law Paula Arias to create a unique international sales course.

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AALS Section on Minority Groups honors University of Miami Law professor Charlton Copeland

December 10, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The Association of American Law Schools Section on Minority Groups has named Professor of Law & Dean’s Distinguished Scholar Charlton Copeland as the 2021 recipient of the Clyde Ferguson Award, the highest award bestowed by the section.

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