University of Michigan Law re-launches Law and Mobility Program

November 6, 2024

MICHIGAN LAW — The program started in 2018, largely focusing on issues related to autonomous vehicles. Now, Tifani Sadek, who became the program’s director two years ago, is substantially broadening the topics covered in the program.

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University of New Hampshire Law professor Michael McCann honored with AALS Law and Sports Section Award

November 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NEWHAMPSIRE — Associate Dean Michael McCann, the Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life, has been selected to receive the 2025 Association of American Law Schools’ Law and Sports Section Award.  

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University of New Mexico Law Mexican American Law Student Association changes name to Latiné American Law Student Association

November 6, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW — The Latiné American Law Student Association (LALSA) recently changed its name from the Mexican American Law Student Association (MALSA) to better reflect its multifaceted membership.

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University of New Mexico Law Indigenous Peoples Program hosts gathering of communities and nations convocation

November 6, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW — On October 16, 2024, the School of Law and the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program hosted the Gathering of Communities and Nations Convocation, featuring Distinguished Alumnus John Echohawk of the Pawnee Nation.

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University of New Mexico Law students Damon Nieto and Rebecca Myers receive awards for academic achievement

November 6, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW — The School of Law is excited to announce two outstanding student achievements. Damon Nieto has been awarded the 2024 Justice Pamela Burgy Minzner Award, and Rebecca Myers has received the 2024 Salazar Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

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NYU Law professor Kenji Yoshino to give lecture on international LGBTQ rights

November 6, 2024

NYU LAW — New York University School of Law Professor Kenji Yoshino will deliver “Trans Rights Unlimited”—the 2024 Irving R. Jurow Lecture—on Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m. (Hemmerdinger Hall, Silver Center for Arts and Science, 31 Washington Place [at Washington Square East]).

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Notre Dame Law Exoneration Justice Clinic announces new legal fellowship

November 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) has recently hired a new full-time legal fellow, Matt Binder.

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Penn Carey Law professor Shelley Welton and University of South Carolina Law professor Clint Wallace co-author article on taxing luxury emissions

November 6, 2024

PENN CAREY LAW — At The Regulatory Review, Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy, advocates taxing luxury emissions “to make a real and necessary dent in emissions in a way that combats inequality rather than exacerbates it.”

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Penn Carey Law students awarded public interest fellowships

November 6, 2024

PENN CAREY LAW — For the Class of 2024, 25 JDs and 3 LLMs secured fellowships to pursue essential public interest work. Building on Penn Carey Law’s unwavering commitment to public service, the Fellows will advocate for underserved clients and communities across the country providing critical legal services and addressing social inequities and systemic harms.

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Pepperdine Law celebrates Diversity Week with student events

November 6, 2024

PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Diversity Week 2024, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Belonging on October 14–17, celebrated the rich diversity of the law school through cultural celebrations, expert speakers, panel discussions, and open forums. 

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