Tennessee Law alumna and criminal defense attorney recognized by client for work

June 28, 2017

HAMILTON COUNTY HERALD – Phillips has hung Decosimo’s painting across from her desk in her office – not as a token of pride but as a humbling reminder of why she’s there.

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West Virginia’s three female Supreme Court of Appeals justices describe career paths

June 26, 2017

STATE JOURNAL – Three women justices currently serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, making the Mountain State one of just 11 states with a majority of justices who are female.

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UCLA Law graduate argues First Amendment case before Ninth Circuit Court

June 26, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES SCHOOL OF LAW – Elizabeth Arias’ rare opportunity came from participating in the law school’s First Amendment clinic.

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Maine Law graduate overcame addiction, convictions on road to becoming an attorney

June 26, 2017

PRESS HERALD – He was in state court in Kennebec County, being admitted by Maine Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Jeffrey Hjelm to the Maine Bar, with all the rights and responsibilities as an attorney in the state.

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WVU Law graduate hopes record-setting hours of pro bono work will prepare him for career

June 26, 2017

WEST VIRGINIA RECORD – Clayton “C.J.” Reid graduated from West Virginia University College of Law in May after amassing a school record-setting 840 hours of pro bono work.

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Iowa Law graduate seeks to fill gap in access to justice in rural Iowa

June 26, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Thomas Laehn ’17 says he looks forward to practicing in a small community where his expertise is needed.

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Recent Loyola New Orleans Law graduate recognized by CLEA for clinical work

June 26, 2017

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS – Patrick Murphree ’17 wins outstanding award for work with vulnerable immigrant youth; receives Spirit of Ignatius Award, one of Loyola’s top honors.

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UNM Law shares victory in U.S. Supreme Court with former law professors

June 26, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW – Clinton Marrs (‘86) sent the text to Mathewson moments after learning that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on a case he had been working on since 2009.

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Profiles of recent Illinois Law graduates serving in judicial clerkships

June 26, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW – “[T]he following profiles detail their reasons for pursuing a clerkship, how the College assisted them in the process, and advice they would offer to students considering a clerkship.”

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