University of Kansas Law student Ellen Bertels selected as Skadden Fellow
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS — Third-year University of Kansas law student Ellen Bertels will serve as a 2021 Skadden Fellow. Considered the most prestigious and competitive award for public interest law students, Skadden Fellowships provide two years of funding for lawyers pursuing public-interest law projects of their own design.
Read More about University of Kansas Law student Ellen Bertels selected as Skadden FellowLewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic obtains clemencies for several clients
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The Criminal Justice Reform Clinic petitioned for and received 14 commutations for their clients since April. CJRC also made Oregon history when Governor Brown commuted its client to the Parole Board after reducing his sentence from Life Without Parole to Life, the first time such a commutation has happened in Oregon.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic obtains clemencies for several clientsLewis & Clark Law Center for Animal Law Studies hosts Annual Animal Law Conference
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Each year, the Center for Animal Law Studies co-presents the nation’s premier and longest running animal law conference with the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Due to the circumstances of the pandemic, this year’s Conference was completely virtual and attracted a record number of 611 attendees.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Center for Animal Law Studies hosts Annual Animal Law ConferenceLewis & Clark Law professor Meg Garvin honored by ABA Criminal Justice Section
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section presented NCVLI Executive Director Meg Garvin with the 2020 Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award. Meg has worked tirelessly to advance and improve the rights of crime victims through scholarship and legal advocacy.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Meg Garvin honored by ABA Criminal Justice SectionLewis & Clark Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic presents at conference on tax issues for migrant community
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School presented at the annual Oregon Migrant Education Program (MEP) Conference. The two-day virtual conference was an opportunity for MEP staff and migrant parents to learn about tax issues that affect the migrant community.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic presents at conference on tax issues for migrant communityA look at the Lewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic’s work on nonunanimous juries
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The November cover story of the Oregon State Bar’s monthly publication, The Bulletin, tells the story of the history of nonunanimous juries in the state of Oregon and the impacts of the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) ruling in Ramos v. Louisiana.
Read More about A look at the Lewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic’s work on nonunanimous juriesLSU Law receives grant from the US Department of Justice to establish innocence project clinic
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LAW — LSU Law, in partnership with the Innocence Project New Orleans, has received a nearly $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to review select cases of incarcerated people who have claims of innocence. The two-year grant establishes the Wrongful Conviction Clinic.
Read More about LSU Law receives grant from the US Department of Justice to establish innocence project clinicUniversity of Miami Law Partners with Ecuadorian University to offer international business transactions course
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — As an increasing number of firms trade and invest abroad, attorneys must contend with international law and legal regimes governing everything from commercial contracts to disputes. That is what inspired Miami Law Lecturer in Law Paula Arias to create a unique international sales course.
Read More about University of Miami Law Partners with Ecuadorian University to offer international business transactions courseUniversity of Miami Law Tenants’ Rights Clinic prepares for the end of eviction protections
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The Tenants’ Rights Clinic is designed to give law students the opportunity to represent low-income tenants in litigation and administrative hearings. This year, the students will focus on representing tenants impacted by the pandemic, facing eviction for non-payment of rent.
Read More about University of Miami Law Tenants’ Rights Clinic prepares for the end of eviction protectionsAALS Section on Minority Groups honors University of Miami Law professor Charlton Copeland
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The Association of American Law Schools Section on Minority Groups has named Professor of Law & Dean’s Distinguished Scholar Charlton Copeland as the 2021 recipient of the Clyde Ferguson Award, the highest award bestowed by the section.
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