Villanova Law to host US Court of Appeals judge Alison J. Nathan for commencement address

May 6, 2024

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY CHARLES WIDGER SCHOOL OF LAW — Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, announced that Judge Alison J. Nathan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2024.

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University of Virginia Law professors Kristen Eichensehr and Cathy Hwang recognized among best corporate law articles of the year

May 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — University of Virginia School of Law professors Kristen Eichensehr and Cathy Hwang’s paper analyzing the growing role of national security in corporate transactions has been named one of the top 10 corporate and securities law articles of 2023. 

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University of Virginia Law students Casey Crowley and Sophia Hernandez Tragesser honored for support of colleagues

May 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Third-year students Casey Crowley and Sophia Hernandez Tragesser are this year’s recipients of the University of Virginia School of Law’s Rosenbloom Award.

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University of Virginia Law International Human Rights Law Clinic travels to Argentina and Geneva

May 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — In recent months, Professor Camilo Sánchez and several of his students logged over 17,000 miles working on human rights issues as part of the International Human Rights Law Clinic he directs at the University of Virginia School of Law.

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University of Virginia Law State and Local Government Policy Clinic helps pass foster care reform

May 6, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — With help from two University of Virginia School of Law clinic students and a lawmaking alumna, legislation designed to keep foster children with their families and in their schools was recently signed into law.

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Washington and Lee Law student Ian Joseph discusses path to litigation firm

May 6, 2024

THE COLUMNS — After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.

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Washington and Lee Law student Bernadette Coyle discusses plans after graduation

May 6, 2024

THE COLUMNS — After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.

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What legal departments should know before implementing generative artificial intelligence into practice

May 6, 2024

WOLTERS KLUWER — Generative AI can be a powerful tool for automating routine yet important tasks, allowing corporate attorneys to focus on more value-added work, like practicing law. 

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Advice on applying for Fulbright scholarships

May 6, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The Fulbright program has encouraged individuals from the U.S. and more than 160 other countries to study, teach or conduct research abroad while sharing ideas, building mutual understanding and fostering friendly international relations.

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Federal Student Aid chief Richard Cordray steps down amid major delays in FAFSA process

May 6, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?

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