Emory Law highlights dedication to veterans

November 18, 2019

EMORY LAW — Today is Veterans Day, a formal recognition of the commitment and valor that safeguards the rule of law and protects us all. This day acknowledges the sacrifice required of our military personnel and their families…

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Florida International Law officials address U.N. states on universal criminal jurisdiction

November 18, 2019

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Florida International University College of Law, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, Sierra Leone and The Gambia to the United Nations, co-hosted a high-level afternoon event entitled “The International Law Commission as a Way Forward on Universal Criminal Jurisdiction” at the United Nations…

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Florida International Law student Isaac Broad honored by local legal aid organization

November 18, 2019

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Congratulations to 2L, Isaac Broad, who won the Outstanding Law Student Award by Dade Legal Aid Put Something Back. Isaac was recognized for making a meaningful impact in the community and was given the award during the Pro Bono Awards Luncheon on October 25, 2019.

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Florida International Law professor Charles C. Jalloh addresses U.N. states on universal criminal jurisdiction

November 18, 2019

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — FIU Law Professor Charles C. Jalloh spoke on three panels during the United Nations’ International Law Week in New York. In addition to co-convening and speaking at the informal dialogue on universal criminal jurisdiction on October 28, 2019, Professor Jalloh participated in a rich Panel discussion and interactive dialogue…

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Fordham Law hosts blockchain symposium

November 18, 2019

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — At the Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium, Wyoming announced the first-ever opt-in custody rules regarding  its “blockchain banks.”

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Amazon VP Ardine Williams speaks at George Mason Scalia Law symposium

November 18, 2019

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL — Ardine Williams, vice president of HQ2 workforce development and Amazon’s advocate for children playing with robots as a means of turning them into tech-savvy workers, tackled the gig economy in a talk Friday. It’s less about the work-for-hire model and more about the government’s inability to keep pace…

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George Washington Law professor Paulina Vera honored by D.C. courts and Hispanic Bar Association

November 18, 2019

GW LAW — Paulina Vera, Professorial Lecturer in Law and Legal Associate in the Immigration Clinic, was recognized by both the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Courts with awards for her leadership in the Latinx community and the legal profession at-large. The HBA-DC award recognizes active members of the legal profession…

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Georgetown Law hosts conference on public surveillance

November 18, 2019

GEORGETOWN LAW — Gorgetown Law’s fourth conference on “The Color of Surveillance” on November 7. Past conferences have explored the government surveillance of African Americans, America’s religious minorities and immigrants; this year’s conference looked at the monitoring of poor and working people. The event was hosted by Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy & Technology, with…

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Georgetown Law student groups host Intersectionality Week

November 18, 2019

GEORGETOWN LAW — The purpose, as Bernadel explained, was to promote a collective of diverse and complex voices by bridging the gap between different communities and creating a space for open and vulnerable dialogue”— through a number of events and discussions.

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Georgia State University Law highlights career and professional development for students

November 18, 2019

GEORGIA STATE SIGNAL — Passing the bar exam and finding employment are two of the biggest hurdles law students face post-graduation. But, since its establishment in 1982, the College of Law has earned spots in rankings beyond those two key qualifiers. In the past few years, the law school has ranked among the top 100 best…

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