University of Houston Law Center professor Seth Chandler honored by Wolfram Research

November 11, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — University of Houston Law Center Professor Seth Chandler has been recognized by Wolfram Research for his work in developing 22 software research functions available to the public through the national computational company’s “Function Repository.”

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Louisiana State University Law professor Michael Malinowski publishes children’s book on DNA and genetics

November 11, 2019

LSU LAW — About four years ago, LSU Law Professor Michael Malinowski was feeling “pretty burned out” with writing academic legal papers. Inspired by conversations with friends who work with children in a variety of fields and the cultural shift he has observed in the public’s acceptance of genetic testing, Malinowski set out to write a book…

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University of New Mexico Law hosts discussion on white supremacy organizations

November 11, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW — Under the Child & Family Justice Initiative, the UNM School of Law holds monthly Social Justice Lunchboxes addressing a variety of topics not otherwise covered in traditional law school classes. The presentation was both informative and interactive.  Salhab and Toth first described their experiences in organizations with strong white…

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Quinnipiac Law professor Jennifer Herbst selected as Fulbright Canada Research Chair

November 11, 2019

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — Jennifer Herbst, a professor at the Quinnipiac School of Law and the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine, has been selected to serve as the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Health Law, Policy and Ethics at the University of Ottawa during the Spring 2020 semester. As chair, Herbst will benefit from exchanges…

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Santa Clara University Law professor Colleen Chien testifies before Senate subcommittee on patent quality

November 11, 2019

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY — On Oct 30, 2019 Prof. Colleen Chien testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, IP Subcommittee’s hearing, “How Can Congress Prevent the Issuance of Low-Quality Patents?” In her testimony, Chien drew from a decade of research on patent quality, her time as a patent prosecutor, and her work as senior intellectual property advisor…

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South Texas College of Law Houston celebrates investiture of president and dean Michael F. Barry

November 11, 2019

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW HOUSTON — In front of hundreds of students, alumni, faculty members, staff, and law school supporters, Dean Barry, the 11th president and dean at Houston’s oldest law school, took an oath to execute his duties as president and dean. He thanked the school’s board of directors for the privilege of…

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Stanford Law professor Michelle Mello explores issues with California vaccine exemption laws

November 11, 2019

STANFORD LAW — California vaccine laws are among the toughest in the nation, particularly since the state did away with the personal belief and religious exemption in 2015 following a measles outbreak that began in Disneyland. Stanford Health Policy’s Michelle Mello, a professor of law and professor of medicine, writes in this Annals of Internal Medicine editorial that California’s experience is…

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Texas Southern University Law showcases faculty

November 11, 2019

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY LAW — Thurgood faculty spotlight

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University of Virginia Law professor Barbra Spellman receives Women in Cognitive Science Leadership Award

November 11, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Barbara Spellman, a professor of law and psychology at the University of Virginia School of Law, has been named a recipient of the Women in Cognitive Science Leadership Award.  The award, sponsored by the Psychonomic Society and Women in Cognitive Science, recognizes initiatives that individuals have undertaken, beyond their own students…

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Brooklyn Law professor Susan Hazeldean honored by AALS Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues

November 4, 2019

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Professor Susan Hazeldean, founder and director of the Brooklyn Law School LGBT Advocacy Clinic, will receive the inaugural LGBTQ+ Inclusive Excellence Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Section. The award will be presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., in January. Hazeldean’s…

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