Columbia Law professors take positions in new presidential administration
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Since President Joe Biden took office, on January 20, 2021, members of the Columbia Law community, including faculty and alumni, have been appointed to serve in his administration. Meet some of the newest leaders in Washington. Check back for updates as appointments are announced or confirmed.
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COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Webinars for alumni on timely topics, featuring live Q and A with the faculty. Women in the Workforce During a Pandemic—Advancing Your Career by Asking for More, Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judge Elreta Melton Alexander, How (Not) to Hold an Election During a Pandemic, and more.
Read More about A look the Columbia Law Virtual Speaker Series archiveCornell Law receives grant to prevent evictions and displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca, NY
ITHACA.COM — A public-private collaboration has won a $1 million dollar grant to prevent displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca. Partners include the City of Ithaca, Cornell Law School, Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. and the National Lawyers Guild student chapter at Cornell Law School.
Read More about Cornell Law receives grant to prevent evictions and displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca, NYEmory Law renames Inn of Court in honor of Judge Clarence Cooper
EMORY LAW — The membership of Emory’s American Inn of Court has voted to rename itself as The Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court, after a 1967 Emory Law graduate and history maker within the judiciary. The change comes after the Inn decided to retire its former name and appoint a committee to study possible new names.
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THE GAINESVILLE SUN — The University of Florida announced Monday that alumni Linda and Ken McGurn have pledged $2 million to create the McGurn Fellowship Program for Media Integrity and the Fight Against Disinformation. The gift will support a joint program.
Read More about University of Florida Law receives gift to fund research and solutions for public disinformationGeorgia State University Law adds legislation and regulation class to first-year curriculum
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — Changes are coming to the first-year curriculum at Georgia State College of Law next year, with the addition of a required Legislation & Regulation class. Georgia State joined roughly 40 other law schools that require the first-year class. Other changes are being implemented as well.
Read More about Georgia State University Law adds legislation and regulation class to first-year curriculumHarvard Law professor Richard H. Fallon honored by AALS Section on Federal Courts
HARVARD LAW TODAY — Harvard Law Professor Richard H. Fallon, an award-winning scholar and teacher, has been recognized by the Association of American Law Schools with the 2021 Daniel J. Meltzer Award. The AALS Section on Federal Courts established the award in 2017 to honor the life and work of the late Daniel J. Meltzer.
Read More about Harvard Law professor Richard H. Fallon honored by AALS Section on Federal CourtsIndiana University Maurer Law professor Dawn Johnsen joins US Department of Justice as senior counselor
U.S. NEWS — Dawn Johnsen, an Indiana University law professor, has joined the U.S. Department of Justice under President Joe Biden’s new administration. Johnsen was sworn in Wednesday as a senior counselor in the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, The Herald-Times reported.
Read More about Indiana University Maurer Law professor Dawn Johnsen joins US Department of Justice as senior counselorIndiana University McKinney Law professor George Edwards participates in panel discussion on international law at AALS Annual Meeting
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor George Edwards took part in a panel discussion, “The United Nations at 75 and the Challenges Facing International Law,” as part of the association of American Law School’s annual meeting. The presentation took place January 8.
Read More about Indiana University McKinney Law professor George Edwards participates in panel discussion on international law at AALS Annual MeetingIndiana University McKinney Law assistant dean Patricia Kinney named chair of Standing Program Committee for the AALS Section on PreLegal Education and Admission to Law School
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Patricia Kinney, ’02, Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at IU McKinney, was selected to lead an AALS committee. She has been named Chairperson of the Standing Program Committee for the AALS Section on PreLegal Education and Admission to Law School.
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