Fordham Law releases report on efforts to address systemic racism
FORDHAM LAW COMMUNITY — At Fordham Law, we developed an Anti-Racism Action Plan with the goal of making real change across three paths: increasing diversity, making Fordham Law more inclusive, and addressing systemic racism.
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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Willamette University College of Law faculty voted to adopt a Statement on Racism, Hate, and Violence. The statement takes note of the College of Law’s unique historic obligations to the state and region.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — The past year has brought both mental health and racial justice to the forefront for many college leaders. A survey of college presidents from the American Council on Education found that more respondents rated the mental health of students as a pressing issue than said the same about spring enrollment numbers.
Read More about Pilot program implements well-being support recommendations for students of color at 18 collegesUniversity of Alabama Law graduate Derrick Loving awarded federal clerkship
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW — This Fall, Derrick Loving, a 2021 Alabama Law graduate, will begin a federal clerkship with Judge Janet Baer of Chicago, IL where he’ll be working in the field of bankruptcy law. “I aspire to be a judge someday, so I really look forward to watching her,” Loving said.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Negar Katirai L’05, University of Arizona Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the school’s Domestic Violence Law Clinic, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NEWS — The Clayton N. Little Professor of Law, Carol Goforth, received the Arkansas Bar Association Legislative Award at the association’s annual conference on June 17. The recognition was to honor Goforth’s work and commitment that led to the passage of the Senate Bill 601.
Read More about University of Arkansas Law professor Carol Goforth honored by state bar associationBaylor Law professor Gerald Powell receives Outstanding Mentor of Texas Award
BAYLOR LAW NEWS — Baylor Law’s Professor Jerry Powell (JD ’77) has been selected by the Texas Young Lawyers Association to receive the 2020 Outstanding Mentor of Texas award for his tireless dedication to training, mentoring, and guiding young lawyers.
Read More about Baylor Law professor Gerald Powell receives Outstanding Mentor of Texas AwardBaylor Law assistant dean Jenny Branson named Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan County
BAYLOR LAW NEWS — Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Jenny Branson was selected by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association (WMCYLA) as the Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan County for 2021.
Read More about Baylor Law assistant dean Jenny Branson named Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan CountyBaylor Law student Kinsey Lakey wins Summer Mad Dog Mock Trial Competition
BAYLOR LAW NEWS — Baylor Law student Kinsey Lakey is the latest Baylor Law School ‘Mad Dog,’ after winning the Summer 2021 Mad Dog Mock Trial Competition. Fellow student Nicho Stevens was the finalist.
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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW — At a time when past pandemic restrictions have sparked an upsurge in intimate partner violence, UB School of Law’s Family Violence and Women’s Rights Clinic has received two grants that will significantly boost its capacity to protect people in peril.
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