Fordham Law professors examine limits to the First Amendment in roundtable discussion
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — In one of the latest installments of Fordham University’s Speech Acts Series, Fordham Law professors took a closer look at free speech from a legal lens. The event, “The Promise and Limits of Our First Amendment,” held on January 26, was sponsored by the University’s Office of the Provost. The conversation focused on…
Read More about Fordham Law professors examine limits to the First Amendment in roundtable discussionFordham Law dean Matthew Diller provides updates on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — February is Black History Month, an important moment to recognize both the hardships that Black Americans have endured and the richness of the contributions they have made—and continue to make—to the world. As the trials surrounding the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor reach important milestones this week, it’s clear that…
Read More about Fordham Law dean Matthew Diller provides updates on diversity, equity, and inclusion effortsNewest edition of Fordham Lawyer Magazine looks at the future of legal education
FORDHAM LAWYER — It’s no surprise that law school can be stressful, and not just during exams. “New law school students are bombarded with information, which creates confusion and can feel overwhelming,” says Linda Sugin, professor of law at Fordham Law. “Plus, the course load is challenging—no wonder they feel anxious, fearful, and disappointed. That’s why…
Read More about Newest edition of Fordham Lawyer Magazine looks at the future of legal educationFordham Law trial advocacy team wins regional competition
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Four Fordham Law students representing the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center swept the competition at the New York regional level of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) National Trial Competition, which took place on February 5 and 6. The two teams—composed of Dominic Conoshenti ’22 and Chehak Gogia ’22, and Dean Corrado…
Read More about Fordham Law trial advocacy team wins regional competitionGeorge Washington University Law professor Catherine J. Ross publishes book on complex First Amendment issues
GW LAW — Catherine J. Ross, Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, specializes in constitutional law (with particular emphasis on the First Amendment) and family law, including legal and policy issues concerning children. Her book Lessons in Censorship: How Schools and Courts Subvert Students’ First Amendment Rights (Harvard University Press, 2015) received the Critics’ Choice Award…
Read More about George Washington University Law professor Catherine J. Ross publishes book on complex First Amendment issuesQ&A with new George Washington Law associate dean for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Carmia N. Caesar
GW LAW — Carmia N. Caesar joined GW Law in 2021 as the inaugural Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. In this interview, she discusses what attracted her to GW Law and why she’s excited to collaborate with the law school’s faculty. Associate Dean Caesar brings extensive experience in programming, counseling, and experiential learning to…
Read More about Q&A with new George Washington Law associate dean for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Carmia N. CaesarLewis & Clark Law students Casey Bage and Glenda Valdez recognized for commitment to conservation issues
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Casey Bage ’23 and Glenda Valdez ’23 have been named as the 2022 Wyss Scholars. Funded by the Wyss Foundation, a private, charitable foundation dedicated to land conservation, the Wyss Scholars Program seeks to identify and support a new generation of leaders focused on land conservation issues. Casey Bage grew…
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Miami School of Law’s Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig LL.M. in Real Property Development program launched a new course, “The Development Process from the Developer’s Perspective: Legal and Business Considerations” beginning with the Spring 2022 semester. The course explores the real estate development process through the perspective of multiple…
Read More about New University of Miami Law course explores real estate development processUniversity of Mississippi Law names 2022 class of business law fellows
THE OXFORD EAGLE — The University of Mississippi School of Law has named 14 first-year law students as 2022 business law fellows. The new fellows are: Hattie Burdin, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Cassidy Dearman, Leakesville; Kennedy Gerard of Laplace, Louisiana; Madison Gray of Monticello, Arkansas; Holdon Guy of Johnson City, Tennessee; Colin Haley of Charlotte, North Carolina;…
Read More about University of Mississippi Law names 2022 class of business law fellowsUniversity of Mississippi Law faculty Michelle Hanlon and Stephanie Showalter Otts selected to speak at TEDx event
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF LAW — Two University of Mississippi School of Law faculty members, Michelle Hanlon, Co-Director of the Center for Air and Space Law, and Stephanie Showalter Otts, Director of the National Sea Grant Law Center, are among eight exciting speakers at the annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi, Feb. 22 at the University of Mississippi. “This year’s…
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