University of Texas Law recognizes alumna Kassandra Gonzalez for mentoring law students

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF LAW — In recognition of her commitment to supporting law students, alum Kassandra Gonzalez ’19 was awarded the Texas Law 2024 Mentor of the Year distinction.

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University of Utah Law establishes presidential chair in negotiation

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S. J. QUINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Thanks to a $5 million gift from the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Foundation, the S.J. Quinney College of Law is establishing the Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation, which will support recruitment and retention of tenured or tenure-track faculty in the field of negotiation.

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A profile on University of Utah Law associate dean of admissions Reyes Aguilar

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S. J. QUINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — When Reyes Aguilar (’92), associate dean of admissions and financial aid, began classes at Utah Law in 1989, he had no idea he would build a career here, let alone in Utah.

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University of Utah Law shares faculty accomplishments from the month of August

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S. J. QUINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.

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A profile on University of Utah Law student Valeria Jimenez

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S. J. QUINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — A first-generation Latina law student and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Valeria Jimenez says her parents instilled in her the importance of education from a young age. 

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Vanderbilt Law Energy, Environment & Land Use Program hosts lecture on climate governance

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — While climate change can be a polarizing topic, many Americans—regardless of political beliefs—recognize through science and lived experience that the threat of a warming planet is real and worsening. 

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Vanderbilt Law celebrates 50th anniversary of voting rights case

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee’s durational residency requirements and decided to sue. 

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Vanderbilt Law hosts panel informing students about public interest careers

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — While practicing public interest law upon graduation has become more popular amongst law students, it still falls outside of the status quo.

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University of Virginia Law students receive scholarships for leadership

September 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — This year’s Karsh-Dillard Scholars at the University of Virginia School of Law hope to use their law degrees to work in the federal government, practice transactional law and become a judge, among other goals.

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