Critical Race Theory fights have caused issues for school board candidates across the country
EDUCATION WEEK — It’s easy to call the politics surrounding critical race theory intense, or divisive, or even cynical. But if you want to discuss the issue in a way that works with voters, your life can get very complicated very fast. As recently as a year ago, critical race theory was not on the radar as…
Read More about Critical Race Theory fights have caused issues for school board candidates across the countryWashington’s law schools work to enroll more Hispanic and Native American students
SPOKANE PUBLIC RADIO — Gonzaga and the two other law schools in Washington hope to attract more Latino and Native American students to be attorneys. They’ve announced plans to market the profession to students at Heritage University in Toppenish. Most of the students there come from underserved communities. The law schools at Gonzaga and the Universities of Washington…
Read More about Washington’s law schools work to enroll more Hispanic and Native American studentsAlbany Law professor Louis Jim discusses his experience as a faculty advisor for student trial competitions
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Professor Louis Jim is a fixture in the Anthony V. Cardona ’70 Moot Court Program, guiding Albany Law School students through arguments and client counseling skills while also serving as a sounding board. He’s the faculty advisor for the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition and the faculty advisor for the…
Read More about Albany Law professor Louis Jim discusses his experience as a faculty advisor for student trial competitionsAlbany Law has connections to a famous Christmas carol
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Just that five-word title conjures up those melodious opening bars, scents of pine and hot chocolate mixing by the fire, and the crisp rush of a snow-chilled breeze. But many have never realized that when Bing Crosby recorded, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” in 1943 his baritone was singing words written by James…
Read More about Albany Law has connections to a famous Christmas carolAlbany Law staff attorney David Craft provides legal advice to education-focused non-profit organization
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Joshua Morgan thrives on creating enriching learning environments for students, particularly for those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other learning disabilities. His nonprofit organization Strategies Enrichment And Learning (S.E.A.L.) offers virtual therapeutic programs for students and parents looking to supplement classroom education. However, when he was forming the organization he needed legal backing…
Read More about Albany Law staff attorney David Craft provides legal advice to education-focused non-profit organizationUC Davis Law recognizes law students for academic achievement
UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — The UC Davis Law faculty has unanimously approved the Reynoso Academic Awards to recognize law students with the highest grades in each class with more than 10 students. The awards are named after the late California Supreme Court Justice and UC Davis Law Professor Cruz Reynoso. The Reynoso Academic Excellence Award…
Read More about UC Davis Law recognizes law students for academic achievementCase Western University Law dean Michal Scharf visits Saudi Arabia to attend graduation at partner school
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf spent three days at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), the law school’s partner school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31–Nov. 2. He was the guest of University President Dr. Abdulmajeed bin Abdullah Albanyan and participated…
Read More about Case Western University Law dean Michal Scharf visits Saudi Arabia to attend graduation at partner schoolUniversity of Colorado Law to lead Silicon Flatirons center for technology and innovation
COLORADO LAW — Silicon Flatirons designated Associate Professor Brad Bernthal as Interim Executive Director, and Amie Stepanovich announced her resignation as Executive Director of Silicon Flatirons to pursue a new professional opportunity in Washington, D.C. Professor Bernthal has been affiliated with the center since 2005. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School and Director of the Entrepreneurship Initiative at Silicon Flatirons. Professor Bernthal…
Read More about University of Colorado Law to lead Silicon Flatirons center for technology and innovationVeteran Nurse Jacqui Arena discusses law school experience at UConn
UCONN TODAY — Jacqui Arena was an opinionated and outspoken 13-year-old the first time someone told her she should be a lawyer. It took nearly 25 years for her to agree. In February 2021, deep into a career as certified registered nurse anesthetist at UConn Health, Arena found herself working long hours on legal challenges involving her young stepson, who had been diagnosed with autism.“I was spending all…
Read More about Veteran Nurse Jacqui Arena discusses law school experience at UConnNew podcast from University of Dayton Law dean Andrew Strauss features professor Erica Goldberg for a look at college free speech controversies
GOOGLE PODCASTS — Join us as Dean Andrew Strauss interviews University of Dayton School of Law faculty and other affiliates.
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