UVA Law School News

Goluboff Receives Burkhardt Fellowship, Draws Attention to Unexplored History of Vagrancy Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:24:21 EST

University of Virginia law and history professor Risa Goluboff's innovative work in legal history recently was recognized through two honors. On Thursday, the American Council for Learned Societies named Goluboff a Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellow, a $75,000 award that supports recently tenured scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The next day, the Organization of American Historians announced that she would be one of their distinguished lecturers.

Graduating Student Chris Wimbush Builds Bridge to Real-World Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:16 EST

After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, Chris Wimbush will be clerking for a judge on the "Rocket Docket" — the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, nicknamed for its rapid handling of cases. It's a prestigious job, but it also suits Wimbush's nature. In his three years here, he hurtled through an impressive list of activities, from organizing a business proposal competition to conducting research with professors.

Alumni Weekend Law School Update with Dean Paul Mahoney

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:18 EST

University of Virginia School of Law Dean Paul Mahoney discussed the past school year during a reunion event in the Purcell Reading Room on May 5, 2012.

O'Connell, a Pioneer of Insurance Law, Retires from Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:50:18 EST

Car insurance looked very different when University of Virginia law professor Jeffrey O'Connell first began studying it in the 1960s. It was expensive for policyholders, and 45 percent of seriously hurt accident victims weren't compensated at all. The cost of car accidents — auto damage, medical expenses, income loss — amounted to $5 billion annually, but auto insurers only paid out about 15 percent of that.

Law School, PILA Give Record $483,074 in Summer Public Service Fellowships to 109 Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 9 May 2012 10:37:58 EST

The Law School and the student-run Public Interest Law Association will give 109 students more than $483,000 to fund their public interest jobs over the summer, PILA organizers said this week.

Trevor Potter '82 on Campaign Finance, Election Law and the Colbert Report

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Trevor Potter, a 1982 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, spoke at Virginia Law's 2012 Alumni Weekend about campaign finance, the First Amendment, election law and his role as Stephen Colbert's lawyer on the Colbert Report.

Dooley, a 'Master of Corporate Law,' Retires from Virginia Law After Four Decades

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 8 May 2012 11:10:06 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Michael Dooley, a widely recognized expert in corporate law and longtime chair of the Graduate Program Committee, is retiring after more than four decades at the Law School.

First Class of Public Service Program Participants Looks Back

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 7 May 2012 11:56:32 EST

Three years after the launch of the University of Virginia School of Law's Program in Law and Public Service, the first class of students who joined as first-years is preparing to graduate, better prepared to work for the public good.

"The Ministerial Exception Case — And Faculty Arguments in the Supreme Court," with Professor Douglas Laycock

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 7 May 2012 11:13:48 EST

University of Virginia law professor Douglas Laycock discussed his recent argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in Hosanna-Tabor and outlined a history of Virginia faculty members who have argued before the Supreme Court, including those who teach the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, during a lunch for the Alumni Board and Council on May 4.

Law Students Play Key Role in Partnership Between National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, University of Virginia

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

As part of a new partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the University of Virginia, six interdisciplinary teams of UVA students — including law students — researched some of the nation's most vexing conservation challenges in recent months and laid the groundwork for potential solutions.

"Why Jurisprudence Doesn't Matter for Customary International Law," with Professor Steven Walt

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:07:40 EST

University of Virginia law professor Steven Walt explores why jurisprudence is unnecessary for understanding customary international law during a chair lecture on April 25.

Former State Department Official Ashley Deeks to Bring International Legal Expertise to Virginia Law Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:20:26 EST

Ashley Deeks, a former attorney for the U.S. State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser and a one-time legal adviser for the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, will join the University of Virginia School of Law faculty in the fall.

UVA Law Clinic Wins Young Clients Early Release from Juvenile Prison

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:43:51 EST

In a Richmond-area juvenile court earlier this month, 17-year-old William (his name has been changed to protect his identity) waited to hear whether a judge would release him early from his five-year sentence for home invasion and armed robbery.

Legal Historian Jessica Lowe to Join UVA Law Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:54:52 EST

Jessica Lowe, a legal historian who specializes in American legal history from the Revolution to the Civil War, will join the faculty of the University of Virginia School of Law.

Nixon White House Counsel John Dean to Tell Inside Story of Rehnquist Appointment

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:53:54 EST

John Dean, who served as White House counsel under President Richard Nixon, will deliver the 14th Henry J. Abraham Distinguished Lecture at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"Academic Journal Tryouts at Virginia Law"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:02:11 EST

Students and Virginia Law Review Notes Editor Karl Herrmann discuss the academic journal tryout process at the University of Virginia School of Law in the spring of 2012.

Millay, Malinee Win 83rd Lile Moot Court Competition

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:36:52 EST

University of Virginia law students Anne Malinee and Kristin Millay won the 83rd annual William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition on Saturday, with Millay also taking the prize for best oralist.

Judge Grants UVA Law School Clinic's Motion to Release AIG Corporate Monitor Reports

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:58:00 EST

In response to a motion prepared by students in the University of Virginia School of Law's First Amendment Clinic, a federal judge on Monday ordered American International Group Inc. and the Securities and Exchange Commission to publicly release corporate monitor reports on AIG leading up to the financial meltdown in 2008.

Law School Without Borders: International Exchange Expands at UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:19:23 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law has greatly expanded its international exchange program in recent years, offering students the chance to study law in eight foreign countries.

"Charge to the Class of 2012," with Kevin Donovan

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:50:08 EST

Kevin Donovan, senior assistant dean for career services at the University of Virginia School of Law, offers advice and support to graduating students during his Charge to the Class of 2012 in Caplin Pavilion on April 11.

"The Rhetoric of the 2012 Presidential Primary" with Professor Robert Sayler

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:20:54 EST

University of Virginia law oral advocacy professor Robert Sayler spoke April 12 about the public speaking blunders politicians have made during the 2012 presidential primary season and how they relate to Aristotle's tools of ethos, pathos and logos.

Lambda Deputy Legal Director Hayley Gorenberg Discusses Her Career in Public Service

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:53:10 EST

Hayley Gorenberg, deputy legal director for Lambda Legal and lead counsel in the civil rights organization's New Jersey marriage equality case, spoke to students in the Law and Public Service Program seminar about her career in public service. Lambda is focused on ensuring the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV.

25th Sokol Colloquium to Focus on Foreign Affairs Litigation in U.S. Courts

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:55:34 EST

Experts and scholars will discuss the impact of foreign affairs litigation in U.S. courts at the 25th annual Sokol Colloquium on Private International Law on Thursday in Caplin Pavilion at the University of Virginia School of Law.

George Mitchell, 2012 Jefferson Medal Recipient, Praises Rule of Law as Key to Free Society

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:27:03 EST

George J. Mitchell, a former U.S. Senate majority leader and peace negotiator in Northern Ireland and the Middle East, spoke Friday at the Law school in honor of receiving the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law. Mitchell voiced his views on the Middle East peace process, the hyper-partisanship and lack of collegiality among politicians in Washington, and the importance of law and lawyers in the United States.

First Law Dean's Diary Reveals Inside History of University of Virginia, Law School; Offers Unique Snapshot of America

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:59:26 EST

"The Diary of a Dean," published in March by the Law Library's Special Collections department, offers selections from an 11-volume diary kept by William Minor Lile, the first dean of the University of Virginia School of Law. His journal entries from 1882 to 1932 not only offer a unique personal portrait of the development of American legal education and the history of the University of Virginia, but capture an American society in transition from the late 19th century to the Great Depression.

Judge Known for Federal Sentencing Reforms Says More Progress Needed

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:31:47 EST

U.S. Judge Raymond A. Jackson '73, whose district court decision in a drug case led to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clarifying how judges may impose sentences for crimes involving crack cocaine, said Monday at the University of Virginia School of Law that statutory federal sentencing requirements remain a problem for judges.

Health Care Industry Executive Advises Law Students to Avoid Silos

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:32:28 EST

As law students enter their legal careers, they should strive to understand, respect and work with other "tribes," health care industry executive Earl M. "Duke" Collier '73 said Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

UVA Law Library Hunts for Books Handpicked by Thomas Jefferson

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Librarians at the University of Virginia School of Law are working to recreate a collection of rare law books — some dating back to the 1500s — that Thomas Jefferson personally selected for the university's library.

Faculty Q&A: Schauer on Whether There Are (Enough) Political Risks to Breaking the Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:08:24 EST

Whether a policy is legal appears to play only a minor role in the decision-making process of the American public officials who implement it, University of Virginia School of Law professor Frederick Schauer writes in a new paper.

Tucker Carlson Sizes Up 2012 Presidential Contest for UVA Law Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:11:27 EST

Tucker Carlson, the conservative commentator, former "Crossfire" co-host and co-founder of The Daily Caller, visited the University of Virginia School of Law on Tuesday to offer his take on the state of the 2012 presidential race.

Law School to Host Debate on Pirating Copyrighted Material

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:10:44 EST

Two leading voices from opposing sides of the media piracy debate will face off at the University of Virginia School of Law on April 11 at noon in Caplin Pavilion.

"Free Speech and Guilty Minds," with Professor Leslie Kendrick

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:34:56 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Leslie Kendrick explores why a speaker's state of mind matters in First Amendment jurisprudence during a lunchtime talk.

Should Authorities Be Allowed to Strip Search Anyone Who Is Arrested?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:23:01 EST

In a 5-4 decision on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court found that correctional officials may strip-search anyone arrested for any offense — no matter how minor — before admitting them to jail, regardless of whether the authorities suspect that smuggled drugs or weapons might be present.

"Syria and the Arab League," with Law Professor John Norton Moore and Politics Professor William Quandt

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

With daily reports of attacks on civilians and internal strife, Syria represents the next phase in the Arab Spring. The plight of the nation, as a crossroads of international politics, has implications for the greater Middle East and the globe. Professor William B. Quandt, of the Department of Politics, and Professor John Norton Moore discuss the current state of upheaval against the Assad regime.

Students Take Temperature of Human Rights in Sri Lanka

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 14:53:19 EST

Almost three years after the end of a bloody civil war in Sri Lanka, a group of University of Virginia law students ventured into the Southern Asian island nation in early January to explore the current state of human rights. The eight field researchers, who serve as Cowan Fellows in the student-run Human Rights Study Project, will report on their findings on April 5 at 6 p.m. in Caplin Pavilion.

After Weekend of 268 Games, Softball League Sends $20,000 to Charity

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:29:48 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law's student softball league raised $20,000 for a Charlottesville-area charity this weekend during a tournament that attracted 1,800 law students from across the country.

Boronow Wins Human Rights Writing Competition

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:02:10 EST

Clare Boronow, a third-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law, has won the Third Annual Human Rights Student Scholars Writing Competition for her paper examining the human rights responsibilities of Indian and Alaskan native tribes.

"The Criminal Procedure Revolution," Inside the Classroom with Professor Risa Goluboff

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:56:04 EST

University of Virginia School of Law Professor Risa Goluboff, an expert on the history of civil rights, discusses crime control methods in the 1960s versus today in a lecture titled "The Criminal Procedure Revolution."

Deborah Hellman, Expert on Discrimination, to Join UVA Law Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:53:12 EST

Deborah Hellman, a University of Maryland School of Law professor and expert on discrimination, constitutional law and campaign finance, will join the University of Virginia School of Law's faculty in August as a professor of law.

UVA School of Law Conference to Focus on Business of Health Care

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:44:47 EST

Experts in the business of health care will convene at the University of Virginia School of Law to examine the future of the industry on Friday, April 6 in Caplin Pavilion.

"Legislative Advocacy" Featuring Claire Guthrie Gastañaga '74

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:09:05 EST

Claire Guthrie Gastañaga '74, the new executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, spoke at the Law School about her legislative advocacy work at the General Assembly on behalf of Equality Virginia, the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, and other public interest, nonprofit and government clients.

"Private Military Contractors and the Fight for Accountability for Human Rights Abuses"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:13:13 EST

This panel discussion at the University of Virginia School of Law focused on the role and responsibility of military contractors in conflicts, offering a comprehensive look at our country's use of private military, including an examination of specific cases brought against contractors for human rights violations. Panelists included Katherine Gallagher, senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Gabor Rona, the international legal director of Human Rights First.

O'Connell Brothers' Book Examines Successes, Failures of University Leadership

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:08:00 EST

University presidents are among the most highly compensated leaders in education, but the qualities that make a great college leader are not well understood, University of Virginia law professor Jeffrey O'Connell and his brother, Thomas O'Connell, write in a new book, "Five 20th Century College Presidents: From Butler to Bok (Plus Summers)."

Brown: Supreme Court Recognizes Key Role of Plea Bargaining in Criminal Justice System

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:38:04 EST

Two close decisions in the U.S. Supreme Court last week could shake up how plea bargains work and secure more rights for defendants, said University of Virginia law professor Darryl Brown.

U.S. Missed Number of Warning Signs in Anthrax Attacks, Investigation, Panel Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:36:55 EST

A panel of experts on the 2001 anthrax attacks that left five people dead and 17 others infected spoke Wednesday at the University of Virginia Law School about the ensuing multi-year investigation and a number of significant security gaps that were revealed.

From New York to Kentucky, Record Number of Students Volunteered During Spring Break

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:13:28 EST

A record 60 University of Virginia School of Law students spent their spring break volunteering in legal aid, indigent defense and prosecutors' offices across the country.

"Affirmative Action Revisited: Fisher v. University of Texas"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:23:03 EST

The Federalist Society presented a debate between Ward Connerly, the founder and president of the American Civil Rights Institute, and UVA Law Professor Kim Forde-Mazrui on the legality of affirmative action in higher education. UVA Law Professor Alex Johnson moderated the debate.

"The President's Contraception Mandate: A Basic Necessity or a Violation of Religious Liberty?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:04:33 EST

Professors Douglas Laycock, Micah Schwartzman and Lois Shepherd discussed the legal implications of President Obama's recent decision to require coverage of contraception in all health insurance. Professor Margaret Foster Riley moderated the discussion, which took place in a packed classroom on March 19 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"LGBT Rights Are Human Rights: Securing the Next Frontier in Human Rights"

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:01:16 EST

Mark Bromley '95, chair of the Council for Global Equality, spoke March 15 at the University of Virginia School of Law about advancing an American foreign policy inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity.

NFL Players Association Head DeMaurice Smith on Sportsmanship in Professional Sports

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:57:41 EST

Athletes should be "good sports" in how they act toward each other, but good sportsmanship should also oblige professional sports organizations to treat their athletes well, National Football League Players Association head DeMaurice Smith '89 said Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Ortiz on Citizens United and the Supreme Court's Shift Away from Protecting Voters

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:29:19 EST

Citizens United v. FEC, the controversial U.S. Supreme Court case that helped proliferate Super PACs, did more than change the funding model of U.S. elections, says University of Virginia law professor Dan Ortiz.

"Abbe Sieyes, Guttenberg, and Habermas: Constitutional Revolutions in Egypt and the Arab World"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:22:58 EST

As part of the "Constitution-Making and the Arab Spring" conference at the University of Virginia School of Law, Denis Galligan, professor of socio-legal studies at the University of Oxford, and Nathan Brown, professor of political science at George Washington University, discuss "Abbe Sieyes, Guttenberg, and Habermas: Constitutional Revolutions in Egypt and the Arab World."

Wealth Creation a Benchmark of a Country's Success, Chief Judge Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:41:53 EST

Citizens' ability to create wealth is a measure of a healthy, functioning nation, Chief Judge Edith Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit said Wednesday in Caplin Pavilion.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to Hold Oral Arguments at UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:33:33 EST

A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments on March 23 at the University of Virginia School of Law in Caplin Auditorium.

Brown-Nagin's Book on Civil Rights Movement Wins Bancroft Prize

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:22:46 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin's 2011 book on the civil rights movement, "Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement," on Wednesday was named a 2012 recipient of the prestigious Bancroft Prize for history.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Visits UVA Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:47:45 EST

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas visited the University of Virginia School of Law on Monday to speak to a Constitutional Law class and to meet with a number of law students and faculty members informally.

Anthrax Panel Experts, Author Will Discuss Findings at UVA Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:56:58 EST

Medical experts who analyzed the 2001 anthrax attacks and the psychiatric records of the suspected instigator, Bruce Ivins, will explain their findings March 21 at 5 p.m. during a panel discussion on "The Amerithrax Case and Lessons Learned," at the University of Virginia School of Law's Caplin Pavilion.

Dog Day at the Law School: Local K-9 Unit Demonstrates Tactics for Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:44:20 EST

Charlottesville Police K-9 officer Lynn Childers and Leo, a 4-year-old Belgian malinois, visited Professor Anne Coughlin's Criminal Investigation class recently at the University of Virginia School of Law to give students a firsthand look at police dog procedures.

UVA Law Student Salima Burke Wins Statewide Pro Bono Award

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:20:16 EST

Salima Burke had a firsthand view of the impact law could have when she was in middle school and saw bussing battles divide her hometown of Wilmington, Del., in the late 1970s.

"The Law of Property: Inside the Classroom with Professor Alex Johnson"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:53:41 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Alex Johnson lectures on the law of property, telling the story of Armory v Delamirie, a famous case from 1722 that involved a chimney sweep, a valuable ring and fundamental tenets of property law.

Can the U.S. Legally Kill Citizens Abroad?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:50:15 EST

Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday outlined the Obama administration's legal rationale for killing U.S. citizens in foreign countries, as it did in 2011 with the airstrike that killed suspected al-Qaida operative Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen.

Virginia Supreme Court Hands Victory to Wrongfully Convicted Man Aided by UVA Law Clinics

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:07:17 EST

The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday handed down a decision that clears the way for Edgar Coker, a young Mineral, Va., man to sue to overturn his conviction for rape in 2007. Coker, whose legal team includes the University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project and Child Advocacy clinics, was falsely accused of rape when he was 15.

"Mapping America's Energy Future: Navigating the Obstacles and Opportunities for Domestic Energy, Part One"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 13:54:49 EST

Stephen Burns, general counsel for Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Daniel Farber of the University of California, Berkeley, discuss how environmental and natural disasters shape energy policy. The talk was part of a Virginia Environmental Law Journal speaker series on the nation's energy future.

Law School Renovations Aim to Improve Student, Visitor Experience

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:41:09 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law is about to start a series of ambitious renovations that will improve the experience of students and visitors alike.

Panel on Professor G. Edward White's Book "Law in American History"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 09:21:01 EST

Professors Tomiko Brown-Nagin (Virginia Law), Alfred S. Konefsky (State University of New York at Buffalo Law School), John Fabian Witt (Yale Law School) and G. Edward White (Virginia Law) discussed White's "Law in American History: Volume One, From the Colonial Years Through the Civil War," in a panel discussion moderated by UVA Law Vice Dean Elizabeth Magill on Feb. 27.

Innocence Project Clinic Seeks to Help Exonerate 'Culpeper Three' of 1996 Murder

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:06 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project Clinic is preparing to ask Gov. Bob McDonnell to grant clemency to a Culpeper man they believe was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder in 2001.

UVA Law Students Volunteer a Record-Breaking 10,000 Pro Bono Hours During Winter Recess

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:44:13 EST

A record number of University of Virginia law students volunteered for more than 10,000 hours of pro bono work across the country during the winter break, far surpassing the Law School's previous tallies.

Public Service Center Dean Collects Win in 4th Circuit

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:44:25 EST

By day she leads the University of Virginia School of Law's public service programming and counseling efforts, but until recently Annie Kim spent many nights preparing to argue her most challenging case as an attorney yet. Kim added a final victory working as in-house counsel for the Albemarle County Attorney's Office last week when the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals released what could be an influential decision on an insurance law question.

Former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell to Receive Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:43:04 EST

George J. Mitchell, a former U.S. Senate majority leader known for efforts at brokering peace in Northern Ireland and the Middle East, will be awarded the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law as part of the University of Virginia's Founder's Day celebration in April.

Heller and McDonald Revisited: A Lecture on the Supreme Court's Recent Second Amendment Decisions

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:45:14 EST

George Mason University law professor Nelson Lund and University of Virginia School of Law professor Frederick Schauer discuss District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago on Feb. 27 in a talk sponsored by the Federalist Society and the Virginia Law Rod & Gun Club.

Retired Judge James Benton Jr. '70 Discusses His Life and Practice of Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:52:16 EST

James Benton Jr. ‘70, a former judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals, talks to Professor Anne Coughlin’s Law and Public Service class about his life, his influences and his practice of law, particularly the litigation of civil rights and civil liberties cases. Benton was one of the first African-American graduates of the Law School and grew up in a segregated Virginia.

Does the First Amendment Protect Lies About Military Valor?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:54:48 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in United States v. Alvarez, a case challenging a 2006 federal law that made it a crime to lie about receiving military medals or honors.

NFL Players Association Executive Director to Headline Symposium on Sports Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:52:21 EST

DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the National Football League Players Association, will be the keynote speaker at a March 16 symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law on the current state of sports law.

Alumni Q&A: Unsal LL.M. '03 Leads Google's Legal Team in Turkey

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:57:49 EST

Burcak Unsal, who graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law's LL.M. program in 2003, was recently named Google Inc.'s head legal counsel in Turkey.

"Religion and Public Reasons: Making Laws and Evaluating Candidates"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:11 EST

Kent Greenawalt, a Columbia University law professor, delivered the Meador Lecture on Law and Religion at the University of Virginia School of Law on Feb. 16.

Ashbrook to Lead Virginia Law Review

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:20:06 EST

Second-year law student Joey Ashbrook has been named editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review, the most prestigious student-run journal at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Powell Fellow Dan Hausman Will Advocate for Early Education Intervention

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:18:24 EST

Third-year law student Dan Hausman will get a chance to apply his passion for childhood education as the University of Virginia School of Law's 11th Powell Fellow. The fellowship, which offers a $40,000 salary for a graduate working in the public interest, will allow Hausman to help developmentally challenged, low-income children get the education services they need.

U.S. State Department's Legal Adviser Calls for 'Smart Power' Approach to Transnational Conflicts

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:52:30 EST

To deal with emerging 21st-century legal conflicts that cross international borders, the United States must take a "smart-power" approach that respects the spirit of precedent and stays true to American ideals, said U.S. State Department Legal Adviser Harold Hongju Koh, who spoke at a symposium Feb. 10 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Law School Conference to Focus on Constitutions and the Arab Spring

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:59:57 EST

An upcoming conference at the University of Virginia School of Law will explore the Arab Spring and its role in developing new constitutions for countries in the Middle East.

Q&A With New SBA President Alex Aurisch

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:33:00 EST

Second-year law student Alex Aurisch was recently elected president of the Student Bar Association.

In Love with Law — and with Another Lawyer: Alumni Couples Share Stories of How Love Bloomed

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:31:37 EST

Ron Mysliwiec was a Pennsylvania state high school debate champion who competed nationally, so his interest was piqued when his coach told him one day, "I met a girl who can beat you." It sounded like a challenge. He recalls thinking, "Well, you've got to test that one." When he later met Regina Crea, the New York state champion, that thought grew into: "This is my mission. I'm going to marry this girl.

"Oral Advocacy Workshop for Women," with Professor Molly Shadel (An Excerpt)

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:12:47 EST

University of Virginia law professor Molly Bishop Shadel discusses how female lawyers can strengthen their speaking and presentation skills.

A Valentine's Day Spoiler: Abrams Examines Legal Implications of Marriage Fraud

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:35:26 EST

While love and marriage might go together like a horse and carriage in most Valentine's Day fantasies, marriage fraud and the legal system don't fit together quite as neatly. That's one conclusion University of Virginia law professor Kerry Abrams makes in her forthcoming California Law Review article "Marriage Fraud," now available on SSRN.

"The Rule of Law," with U.S. Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III '72

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:59:07 EST

Federal appeals judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III '72 delivered the inaugural Lillian BeVier Lecture on the Rule of Law on Feb. 7 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Criminals Are New Priority for U.S. Immigration Enforcement, ICE Director Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:36:06 EST

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is "redefining" its approach to enforcing the nation's immigration laws by targeting its efforts at specific groups of illegal immigrants — most notably those with a criminal record, ICE Director John Morton said Monday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

States, Courts Beginning to Respond to Research on Parenting by Gays and Lesbians, Professors Say

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:01:37 EST

State courts and legislatures have been slow to acknowledge a growing body of research suggesting that the sexual orientation of parents does not affect the overall quality of parenting or a child's development, two University of Virginia professors said during a talk Thursday at the Law School, but there are some signs that could be changing.

"All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:50:03 EST

David Scheffer, who served as the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law on contemporary issues in war crimes and provided a historical overview of war crimes tribunals.

DNA Excludes UVA Innocence Project Clinic Client Convicted of 1978 Rape

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:29:41 EST

A Williamsburg man convicted in 1978 of raping a College of William & Mary student has been excluded from the crime on the basis of DNA evidence, according his legal team at the University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project Clinic. The clinic is now working to have the man's conviction vacated.

Is It Legal? New Federal Rules for Health Coverage of Birth Control Raise Questions

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:13:27 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Douglas Laycock discusses the legality of the Obama administration's new rules requiring certain faith-based employers to include contraceptives and other family-planning services in their health care coverage.

UVA Law Symposium to Explore Conflicts in Global Legal Norms

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:37:01 EST

Harold Hongju Koh, the legal adviser of the U.S. Department of State, will headline a symposium on transnational law at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"The Final Days of Martin Luther King Jr.," with Julian Bond and Michael Cody '61

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:20:02 EST

University of Virginia School of Law alumnus Michael Cody '61 and civil rights leader Julian Bond, a history professor in UVA's College of Arts & Sciences, shared their personal stories about Martin Luther King Jr. in a discussion Tuesday night at the Law School.

ICE Director to Discuss Immigration Enforcement at UVA Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:47:41 EST

John Morton '94, director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will speak Feb. 6 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Former U.S. Ambassador for War Crimes Issues to Speak at UVA Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:48:55 EST

David Scheffer, who served as the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, will visit the University of Virginia School of Law to discuss contemporary issues in war crimes and provide a historical overview of war crimes tribunals.

Professors Paint Martin Luther King Jr. as Bold, Sometimes Reluctant, Law-Breaker

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:44:45 EST

Known for being an advocate of civil disobedience, Martin Luther King Jr. had a complicated relationship with the law, including a sometimes conflicting desire to honor it despite injustice, according to two University of Virginia law and history professors who spoke Thursday night at the University Chapel.

J-Term Course in Health Law and Bioethics Opens Students' Eyes to Israeli Culture

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:17:02 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law offered more than 20 January term courses last week on topics ranging from hedge fund regulation to the law of baseball, but students traveling abroad for Israeli Health Law and Bioethics may have enjoyed the most culturally enlightening experience.

Tax Expert, Professor George Yin Assesses State of Obama's Tax Proposals

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:53:05 EST

George Yin, a University of Virginia School of Law professor and former chief of staff of the U.S. Congress' Joint Committee on Taxation, discussed his reactions to President Obama's tax reform proposals outlined in the State of the Union address.

Flag Burning and Free Speech: Inside the Classroom with Professor Frederick Schauer

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:01 EST

Professor Frederick Schauer teaches constitutional law and jurisprudence at the University of Virginia School of Law. In this lecture from his course, Constitutional Law II: Freedom of Speech and Press, he lectures on free speech and the burning of the American flag.

Willard '11 to Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Kennedy

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:42:35 EST

Lauren Willard '11 will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy during the 2012-13 term.

Julian Bond, Michael Cody '61 to Discuss Days Leading Up to King's Assassination

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:11:14 EST

The events of early April 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. — culminating in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. — will be the focus of a talk by two prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement on Jan. 31 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"Applied Problem Solving" with Professor George Geis and John Esterhay

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:05:19 EST

Law School professor George Geis and McKinsey & Co. management consultant John Esterhay introduce students to "Applied Problem Solving," a January Term short course that offers a structured approach to problem solving.

Virginia's High Court Hears Appeal by Innocent UVA Law Clinic Client

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:38:20 EST

The Supreme Court of Virginia is considering a key jurisdictional question in the case of Edgar Coker, a young Mineral, Va., man who was falsely accused of rape and whose legal team includes the University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project and Child Advocacy clinics.

Students, Lawyers Hone Trial Advocacy Skills During Weeklong Course

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:15:49 EST

More than 100 lawyers from across the country and 35 University of Virginia law students convened at the Law School this week to brush up on their trial advocacy skills.

Supreme Court Hands Victory to Church, Laycock; Cites Professors in Eyewitness Case

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:51:01 EST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a unanimous opinion in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a major religious liberty case argued by University of Virginia School of Law professor Douglas Laycock.

Is It Legal? The FCC's Authority to Regulate Broadcast Indecency

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:32:27 EST

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in Federal Communications Commission v. Fox Television Stations, a case that will test the FCC's authority to regulate profanity and nudity on broadcast television.

Nonprofit Clinic Advises Charlottesville-Area Organizations, Offers Hands-on Training for Law Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:30:03 EST

The Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc. needed a lawyer to review its bylaws and articles of incorporation, as well as draft a lease to possibly rent out parking spaces.

Is It Legal? Obama's Recess Appointments

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:30:12 EST

While Congress was out of town this week, President Barack Obama appointed a director to lead the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as three members of the National Labor Relations Board.

Number of UVA Law Clerkships Reaches Milestone

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 13:11:21 EST

The number of University of Virginia School of Law graduates clerking with judges in a single year has reached 100 — marking the highest total in the school's history.

Faculty Q&A: George Cohen on the Financial Meltdown and the 'Forgotten' Law of Contracts

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 10:30:01 EST

Courts could do more through contract law to help Americans facing mortgage foreclosures, University of Virginia law professor and contracts expert George Cohen says in a new paper.

Faculty Q&A: Nachbar on a New Shift in U.S. Detention Policy

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:31:09 EST

An executive order issued by President Barack Obama in March marked a significant shift in U.S. policy dealing with detainees, according to a forthcoming paper by University of Virginia School of Law professor Thomas B. Nachbar.

Alumni Q&A: Jeffrey Kerr '87 Fights on Behalf of Animal Rights as PETA General Counsel

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:59:38 EST

As general counsel to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and its 10 international affiliates since 1994, Jeffrey Kerr '87 ensures that the organization's investigations of animal abuse are legal and oversees litigation efforts to stop cruelty to animals.

Clinic Helps Immigrants on Path to Earning U.S. Residency

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:39:16 EST

When the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law took on Shanteny Calvin's case, the clinic's students were skeptical.

Law School Faculty Share Holiday Reading Lists

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:56:36 EST

In an annual tradition, University of Virginia Law School faculty and administration members shared what they will be reading over the holiday break.

Faculty Q&A: Kenneth S. Abraham on How BP Oil Spill Revealed Insurance Gaps

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:43:13 EST

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 cast a spotlight on the conduct of BP and the fund it created to compensate the victims of the environmental disaster.Kenneth S. Abraham, a University of Virginia School of Law professor, believes that attention should also focus on the nature and scope of insurance covering losses caused by such major oil spills.

Financial Abuse of Elderly Underreported, Study by Professor Shows

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:57:57 EST

Financial exploitation of the elderly is underreported, underinvestigated and underprosecuted — and victims may be particularly vulnerable during the holidays, according to a leading expert on elder abuse at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Media Advisory: UVA Law Professor Available to Discuss Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:32:47 EST

University of Virginia law professor Chris Sprigman, an expert in intellectual property and a Freakonomics blogger on innovation and copyright, is available to discuss the Stop Online Piracy Act, which is currently under review in the U.S. House of Representatives.

UVA, Law School Partner with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in New Environmental Conservation Program

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:26:14 EST

The University of Virginia and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have established a unique partnership that will give law and graduate students access to courses and training that will prepare them to tackle some of the biggest conservation problems facing the nation.

U.S. Has 'Good Chance' to Win Supreme Court Challenge to Arizona Immigration Law, Martin Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:55:19 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to rule on the federal government's challenge to Arizona's tough anti-illegal immigration law. David Martin, a University of Virginia law professor and one of the nation's leading experts in immigration law, said the case's outcome is difficult to predict, but he believes the federal government has a relatively strong case.

In Light of Innocent Client's Ordeal, Clinic Professors Urge Crime Commission to Reform Sex Offender Registry

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:16:22 EST

As part of a multi-pronged strategy to clear the name of their client, Edgar Coker, a young Mineral, Va., man who was falsely accused of rape, three University of Virginia law professors told the Virginia State Crime Commission this week that the state should reform its system of registering juveniles as sex offenders.

Panelists Stress 'Know Thyself' Approach to Choosing a Law Firm

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

University of Virginia Law School graduates will boost their job satisfaction significantly if they pay attention to what makes them happy, three law firm partners said during a Career Services talk Monday.

"Law School Exam Tips," with Professor Anne Coughlin

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:17:57 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Anne Coughlin offers law students tips on how to take an exam.

Alumni Q&A: Mary Rouvelas '96 Uses Her J.D. to Take on 'The Big C'

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Cancer strikes one in three people during their lives, and although Mary Rouvelas '96 doesn't practice medicine, she's made it her career's work to mitigate the impact of the disease.

Students Team Up with JustChildren, Law Firm to Help Juveniles Convicted of Adult Crimes

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:36:34 EST

Of the more than 800 youth in juvenile correctional centers across Virginia, more than a quarter have been convicted of serious crimes, with a third of that number receiving blended sentences that require some time in adult prison, according to Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice statistics.

Greater Disclosure Would Boost Political Speech, Gilbert Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

While conventional wisdom holds that mandatory disclosure of political activities chills political speech, University of Virginia School of Law professor Michael Gilbert argues that greater disclosure could actually lead to an increase in political speech.

UVA Law School Center Gathers Experts to Review Field of National Security Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:36:28 EST

The nation's leading national security law experts will convene this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues ranging from the president's wartime powers to the International Court of Justice at a conference co-sponsored by the University of Virginia School of Law's Center for National Security Law.

Virginia's Community Colleges Should Bolster Mental Health Services, Study Chaired by UVA Law Professor Concludes

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Virginia should close a gap in mental health services for students enrolled in community colleges, members of a state study told the General Assembly on Tuesday. University of Virginia School of Law professor Richard Bonnie, who is chair of the Virginia College Mental Health Study, reported the study's recommendations to the assembly's Joint Commission on Health Care.

First-Year Law Students Make Yearlong Commitment to 11 Charities

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:08 EST

If some Virginia Law students look a little hairier this month, it might be because they're honoring an age-old tradition — raising money for a good cause.

"A Debate on Citizens United"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:14:25 EST

"A Debate on Citizens United," featuring Brad Smith, former FEC chairman, and Joseph Birkenstock, former chief counsel of the Democratic National Committee, and moderated by Virginia Law professor John Harrison.

Brinton Lucas '11 Named Solicitor General's Office Bristow Fellow

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:49:21 EST

Brinton Lucas, a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, has been named a Bristow Fellow for the Office of the Solicitor General, one of the most prestigious positions available to recent law school graduates.

"What Every Lawyer Should Know About Client Relationships," with Adjunct Professor Jim Donovan, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:55:15 EST

Goldman Sachs managing director and Law School adjunct professor Jim Donovan is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most sophisticated organizations. He shared his insights into the effective management and cultivation of client relationships Nov. 18 during a lunch talk at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Former Acting Solicitor General to Speak at UVA Law School Commencement

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:23:52 EST

Neal Katyal, a former acting solicitor general of the United States, a Georgetown University law professor and a partner at the Washington, D.C., law firm Hogan Lovells, will deliver the 2012 commencement speech at the University of Virginia School of Law on May 20.

Public Service Auction Shatters Record, Expected to Top $70,000

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:22:11 EST

The Public Interest Law Association's annual auction and dance netted more than $67,000 for public service grants on Friday, shattering the old fundraising record, and a second online auction is expected to bring the total to $70,000, student organizers said.

Law School Team to Fight U.S. Ban on Women in Combat, Draft

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:00:32 EST

More than 200,000 women have served in the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and over 100 have died in Iraq alone. But frontline combat duty, with its risks and rewards, is not officially an option for American women serving in the military. A group of University of Virginia School of Law students, a professor and a graduate want to change that and are aiming to seek out litigants to win women the official right to serve in combat roles — and to qualify for the draft as well.

Professors Can Discuss Child Abuse Reporting Laws

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:43:31 EST

Two University of Virginia law professors are available to comment on the legal issues surrounding the Penn State child abuse scandal.

"Pro Bono and Professionalism: Keys to a Winning Career," with Kim Keenan '87, General Counsel, NAACP

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:24:49 EST

Kim Keenan '87, general counsel of the NAACP, spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

"The Value of Diversity on the Bench," with Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn '86, Supreme Court of Virginia

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:28:06 EST

Virginia Supreme Court Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn '86 spoke Saturday at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

"Justice? Unlikely!" with Justice Cleo Powell, Supreme Court of Virginia

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:20:30 EST

Powell '82, the first African-American woman to serve on Virginia's Supreme Court, spoke Nov. 10 at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

Eliminating LSAT in Law School Admissions Would Not Boost Diversity, Panel Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:39:32 EST

Abandoning the LSAT would probably not increase diversity at law schools, a panel of experts in law school admissions said Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Law Students' 'Solar Still' Wins Entrepreneurship Contest, Aims to Provide Clean Drinking Water to Developing Countries

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:46:23 EST

Three first-year University of Virginia School of Law students designed a device that they believe has the potential to provide clean drinking water to millions of families in developing countries.

Law Students Aid Migrant Workers Who Bring in Central Virginia's Harvest

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:13:19 EST

A group of students at the University of Virginia School of Law is working to ensure that the migrant farmworkers who bring in the harvest — primarily apples and peaches — at farms across the Charlottesville region are being treated fairly and that farmers are complying with the law.

Public Service Auction Launches Online Bidding with Record Number of Donations

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:12:14 EST

Poker with professors, a Supreme Court primer with Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick, and a football tailgate party and game with Dean Paul G. Mahoney are just a few of the prizes University of Virginia law students are battling for this week in advance of the 23rd annual Public Interest Law Association auction.

Garrett: Supreme Court Unlikely to Solve Problems with Unreliability of Eyewitness Identification

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 10:07:12 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court is unlikely to address some of the key questions surrounding the unreliability of eyewitness identifications, but certain states are beginning to take steps that reduce the possibility of wrongful criminal convictions based on eyewitness testimony, Virginia Law professor Brandon Garrett said.

"Palestinian Refugees and the Middle East Conflict: The Difference that Law Makes"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:28:52 EST

Susan M. Akram, a Boston University School of Law professor, spoke Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law about the role of law in protecting refugees from the conflict in the Middle East.

"The International Investment Regime: Its Role Today and Challenges Tomorrow," with Ko-Yung Tung

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:31:51 EST

Ko-Yung Tung, former vice president and general counsel of the World Bank, spoke at the Law School on global development, fighting poverty, and the challenges posed in balancing the interests of foreign investors against those of the host sovereign countries during the financial crisis.

Faculty Q&A: Schragger on Debt Crises Facing States, Localities

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:06:52 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor Richard C. Schragger explores the debt crises facing state and local governments around the country in a forthcoming Yale Law Journal article, "Democracy and Debt."

Anonymity in Journalism Examined at Inaugural Thomas Jefferson Symposium

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:17:20 EST

Not all media attorneys agree that “sunshine is the best disinfectant.” Anonymity can be an important part of the democratic process, said a prominent lawyer in the field Saturday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Smithsonian Inspector General Sprightley Ryan to Join Law School Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:54:29 EST

Many lawyers in Washington, D.C., might spend their days preparing for an appearance on Capitol Hill, conducting a criminal investigation or examining the fairness of financial contracts. As inspector general of the Smithsonian Institution, A. Sprightley Ryan gets to do all of that — and ponder what happened to George Washington's bed.

Tackling Climate Change Necessary, Despite Tough Economic Times, Browner Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:03:06 EST

The United States must move forward with laws and policies that halt global climate change, President Barack Obama’s former senior adviser on climate change and energy said Thursday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Conference to Focus on Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:26:24 EST

NAACP General Counsel Kim Keenan '87, two Virginia Supreme Court justices and a number of high-profile lawyers and civil rights activists will participate in a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession hosted by the University of Virginia School of Law on Nov. 10-12 in Caplin Pavilion.

“The Fairer Sex: A Conversation about Women in the Judiciary”

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:42:05 EST

Female judges bring invaluable life experiences to the bench and more women are needed in the judiciary, U.S. Judge Nancy Gertner and Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick said Tuesday during a panel at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"Occupy Wall Street: Views on the OWS Movement and the Financial Crisis: A Panel Discussion"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:17:27 EST

Professor M. Todd Henderson of the University of Chicago School of Law, and Virginia Law professors Quinn Curtis and John Morley discuss the Occupy Wall Street protests and the financial crisis.

Gantt '11 to Clerk for Justice Breyer

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:33:01 EST

Rebecca Gantt ’11 will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer in the 2012-13 term.

"Regulating Hedge Funds: Present Issues and Future Developments"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:28:20 EST

David Selden '96, a partner at Fried Frank, and Professor John Morley address the general issues in regulating hedge funds, how the industry and regulation has changed over time, and potential future changes that may affect how the investment management industry works, such as President Obama's focus on private equity and hedge funds as a source of revenue to pay for his jobs bill or the potential impact of Dodd-Frank going forward.

Former Energy and Climate Change Adviser, EPA Administrator to Speak at Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:15:03 EST

The former director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy will speak at the University of Virginia School of Law about what she views as political obstacles to achieving progress on public health safeguards that protect the environment, spur growth and save lives.

'West Memphis Three' Lawyer to Teach Short Course at Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:17:19 EST

Stephen L. Braga, a lawyer who played the key role in negotiating the release of the “West Memphis Three,” will begin teaching a short course on the case this week at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Hafemeister Addresses Omission of Medical Malpractice Reform in Health Care Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:22:34 EST

While the federal health care reform law enacted in 2010 brought about a long list of changes to the health care system, it notably lacked substantial reforms targeting medical malpractice liability. University of Virginia law professor Thomas Hafemeister and co-author Joshua Hinckley Porter ’10 explore that omission in a new paper, “The Health Care Reform Act of 2010 and Medical Malpractice Liability: Worlds in Collision or Ships Passing in the Night?”

In Wake of Wall Street Protests, Professors Illuminate 'Corporate Personhood'

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:55:06 EST

The spread of the Occupy Wall Street movement to cities across the country has led to a national discussion on the role of corporations and brought the term "corporate personhood" to the fore in recent weeks.

Ross Commits Wisdom on Ethics, How to Avoid 'Club Fed' to New Book

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:20:14 EST

In a tough economy, it may be difficult for lawyers to champion ethical behavior, but the wisdom of conducting business ethically should be clear if you carefully weigh the benefits and costs, University of Virginia School of Law lecturer and alumnus Michael Ross '77 illustrates in his new book.

Inaugural Jefferson Symposium Will Focus on Free Speech, Campaign Gift Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:21 EST

Legal experts will address free-speech rights and the controversial requirement to disclose campaign gifts during the inaugural Jefferson Symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law on Oct. 29 in Caplin Pavilion.

Rutherglen on Employees' Rights and Lessons from the History of the 13th Amendment

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:59:25 EST

Although the 13th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War as a ban on slavery and involuntary servitude, it has become a key source of constitutional rights. Professor George Rutherglen recently investigated the resurgence of petitioners invoking the amendment in employment concerns heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Law Students Support U.N. Official's Investigation of Violence Against Women in the United States

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:03:34 EST

The International Human Rights Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law contributed to a series of briefing papers on violence against women in the United States that was distributed Monday at the United Nations.

Alumni Q&A: Alexander Patterson '07 on His Transition from Tax Law to Tough Mudder

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:17:39 EST

Alexander Patterson '07 is in-house counsel and chief marketing officer for Tough Mudder, a grueling obstacle course series held around the country that is billed as "probably the toughest event on the planet."

"The Law of Politics: Under Siege and In Transition," with Robert Bauer '76

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:31:39 EST

Robert Bauer ’76, general counsel to President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and a former White House counsel, said Monday that an anti-reform movement has been dismantling rules that aim to protect confidence and integrity in government.

Faculty Q&A: John Monahan on Understanding What Makes Terrorists Tick

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:07:07 EST

Pinning down what makes a person commit a terrorist act is difficult compared to understanding risk factors for other forms of violence, University of Virginia law professor John Monahan explains in his new article, "The Individual Risk Assessment of Terrorism," now available on SSRN and forthcoming in the journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.

Lucas '11 Wins Brown Award for Legal Writing

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:52:24 EST

A note in the Virginia Law Review by Brinton Lucas ’11 has been honored with a prestigious national award for excellence in legal writing.

Faculty Q&A: Bagley Focuses on Law Behind Keeping Drug Patents Profitable

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:01:42 EST

Pharmaceutical companies have been enormously profitable in recent years, thanks in large part to sales generated from drugs protected by patents and other mechanisms that stifle competition in the marketplace, according to University of Virginia School of Law professor Margo Bagley.

Laycock Argues Hosanna-Tabor Before Supreme Court (Transcript, Summary of Media Coverage)

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 09:36:52 EST

University of Virginia law professor Douglas Laycock made his third oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday in a case concerning whether employees of religious organizations can sue for employment discrimination.

Media Advisory: Law Professors Available to Speak About Health Care Reform, Potential Supreme Court Showdown

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:15:42 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professors are available to speak about health care reform and possible action from the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue.

UVA Pairs Law and Public Policy with New Four-Year Dual Degree

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:13:59 EST

The University of Virginia is launching a new four-year program that allows students to earn both a law degree and a master's in public policy from the School of Law and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.

Robert Bauer '76, General Counsel to Obama Campaign, to Speak at Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:58:37 EST

Robert Bauer, founder and partner in the Perkins Coie Political Law Group and general counsel for both President Obama's re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee, will speak at the University of Virginia School of Law on Oct. 10 at 5:15 p.m. in Caplin Pavilion.

Laycock to Argue Religious Employment Discrimination Case Before U.S. Supreme Court

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:48:05 EST

University of Virginia law professor Douglas Laycock will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday that the justices should retain limits on the ability of employees of religious organizations to sue for employment discrimination.

Alumni Q&A: Brad Handler '95 on eBay, Founding a Travel Empire and Luck

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:43:04 EST

Interview with Brad Handler ’95, former associate general counsel of eBay, co-founder of Exclusive Resorts, LLC, and co-founder and chairman of Inspirato, LLC

"Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Curbing Class Action Abuse or Slashing Workers' Rights?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:46:39 EST

In a debate over the U.S. Supreme Court case Wal-Mart v. Dukes, Joseph Sellers, attorney for the plaintiff, appeared alongside Mark Perry, lawyer for Wal-Mart, at the University of Virginia School of Law. The debate was moderated by professor George Rutherglen and featured professor John Monahan.

From Around the Globe, LL.M. Students Add Diversity to Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:41:04 EST

Hiroko Tsurumaru has practiced corporate law in Japan for seven years. She's also a law student at the University of Virginia.

Faculty Q&A: Mila Versteeg on the Declining Influence of the U.S. Constitution

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:22:05 EST

The U.S. Constitution is not nearly as strong of an influence on other countries’ constitutions as it was in the past, according to a forthcoming article co-authored by University of Virginia School of Law professor Mila Versteeg.

Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Curbing Class Action Abuse or Slashing Workers' Rights?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:11 EST

Attorneys representing the parties involved in the controversial Supreme Court case Wal-Mart v. Dukes will debate the issues surrounding the decision on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Caplin Pavilion.

Crocker, Tyson Win GPA Awards

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:23:13 EST

Two University of Virginia law students received awards yesterday for their academic performance.

From Dr. to J.D. — Class of 2014 Includes Notable Number of Ph.D.s

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:15:49 EST

Most entering law students at top law schools attend straight from college or with a couple of years of work experience on their resume. Six students in the University of Virginia School of Law's Class of 2014 took a different path — they already hold a doctorate in another field.

2011 Supreme Court Roundup, with Professors A. E. Dick Howard, Leslie Kendrick, Toby Heytens, David Martin and George Rutherglen

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:45:06 EST

In an annual tradition, University of Virginia law professors discussed the most important decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court from this past term.

The Arizona Immigration Law, Sanctuary Cities, and Secure Communities: What Can States Do About Illegal Aliens?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Professor David Martin debated Arizona's immigration law with Ilya Shapiro on Wednesday.

Schauer Receives Traynor Award for Faculty Achievement

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:10:50 EST

University of Virginia law professor Frederick Schauer has received the Roger and Madeleine Traynor Faculty Achievement Award, Dean Paul G. Mahoney announced at a faculty luncheon Monday.

"9/11 and the Law – 10 Years Later"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:55:11 EST

In the decade since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government has adopted a “war model” in its legal approach to dealing with terrorism that remains strong today, a panel of professors said Monday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Virginia Law Students Get Rare Front-Row Seat to Federal Appellate Process

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:03:43 EST

University of Virginia law students in Professor Margo Bagley’s patent law classes got a rare first-hand look Friday at how patent disputes are decided at the federal appellate level.

"Genes, Drugs and Moral Responsibility," with Dr. Kenneth Kendler

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:23:47 EST

Genes and behavior both play a role in how mental and addictive disorders develop, a leading authority on psychiatric and behavioral genetics said Wednesday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

"ICE's Homeland Security Mission: A Delicate Balance," with Peter Vincent '95

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:10:54 EST

U.S. immigration policy is at a crossroads, said Peter Vincent ’95, a senior immigration official who spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law on Monday.

Alumni Q&A: Powell Fellow Crystal Shin '10 on Being a Child Advocate

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:08:20 EST

Crystal Shin '10 is a Powell Fellow and an attorney with the JustChildren program of the Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville.

Judge Overturns Drug, Firearm Convictions of UVA Innocence Project Client

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:06:38 EST

A federal judge on Tuesday tossed out the drug and weapon convictions and a 33-year sentence of Northern Virginia man Justin Wolfe, thanks to the work of the University of Virginia School of Law’s Innocence Project Clinic and partnering organizations.

Three First-Year Students Receive Law School's Top Scholarships

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:17:54 EST

Three members of the Class of 2014 have received the University of Virginia School of Law's most prestigious scholarships.

Family Funds Scholarship in Memory of Momina Cheema '13

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:13:07 EST

The family of University of Virginia School of Law student Momina Cheema, a rising second-year who died in a car accident in June, recently established a scholarship to honor their daughter.

Monahan, Garrett Cited in 'Landmark' Opinion on Eyewitness ID

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:34:58 EST

The New Jersey Supreme Court cited the work of Virginia Law professors John Monahan and Brandon Garrett in its sweeping new rules for the handling of eyewitness identifications in court, issued Aug. 24.

Class of 2014 Most Competitive in School History

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:04:45 EST

The 357 members of the University of Virginia School of Law’s entering Class of 2014 were selected via the most competitive application process in the school’s history and boast the highest-ever median undergraduate grade-point average.

Wheeler '92 Discusses New Role as Director of First Amendment Center

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:56:19 EST

J. Joshua Wheeler '92, a lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Law, was recently named director of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, a Charlottesville-based nonprofit First Amendment organization.

Alumni Q&A with Orientation Speaker Deborah Platt Majoras '89, Chief Legal Officer of Procter & Gamble

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:37:00 EST

Deborah Platt Majoras ’89, chief legal officer and secretary of Procter & Gamble and former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, will be the featured speaker at the University of Virginia School of Law’s orientation for the Class of 2014 on Monday.

UVA Law Innocence Project, Child Advocacy Clinics Fight to Clear Teen Convicted of Rape

University of Virginia School of Law - Rob Seal and Mary Wood — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:44:33 EST

It took less than an hour in juvenile court to convict a Stafford County, Va., teen of rape at age 15. But it has taken years of effort by the youth, his family, two legal clinics at the University of Virginia School of Law and a large team of lawyers to try to clear his name — even after the alleged victim recanted her story soon after his conviction in 2007.

Yin Participates in Symposium on Chinese Income Tax Reform

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:29:12 EST

University of Virginia law professor George Yin recently spoke at an international symposium on Chinese income tax reform that attracted a broad cross-section of Chinese policymakers, including representatives of China's cabinet, treasury department, state tax administration and national legislature.

Alumni Q&A: U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler '87 on a Varied Career

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 13:42:30 EST

U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler '87 discusses his work, offers advice for current students and recalls his Law School experiences.

"The Debt Ceiling and Section 4 of the 14th Amendment," with Professor John Harrison

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:32:25 EST

Professor John Harrison led a discussion with research assistants and professors about the extent of presidential power in the recent debate over raising the debt ceiling during a lunch talk Thursday.

Unique Military Law School Marks 60 Years at UVA

University of Virginia - Rob Seal — Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:04:56 EST

The classroom dynamic at the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School at the University of Virginia is very different from what might be found elsewhere on Grounds.

UVA Center for Oceans Law and Policy's 35th Annual Conference Focuses on Maritime Border Diplomacy

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:26:54 EST

A group of international experts recently examined how diplomacy could alleviate tensions raised by maritime border disputes during the 35th annual Conference on the Law of the Sea and Ocean Policy.

Chad Farrell '07 on Frontier of International Law at World Court

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:27:44 EST

Chad Farrell '07, who works for a judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, discusses his work, offers advice for current students and recalls his Law School experiences.

UVA Law School Sets New Donor, Participation Records

University of Virginia School of Law - Cullen Couch — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:49:19 EST

More than 50 percent of alumni gave to the University of Virginia School of Law for the sixth consecutive year, as the number of donors and the participation rate hit a new high in the annual giving campaign that concluded June 30.

Faculty Q&A: Garrett Investigates Increase in Prosecutions of Foreign Corporate Crime

University of Virginia School of Law - Ashley Matthews — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:49:42 EST

University of Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett's latest article focuses on U.S. government prosecutions of foreign corporations, a practice that has grown dramatically in the past two decades. Such prosecutions often involve crimes violating antitrust laws or environmental codes, or corruption and bribery, Garrett says in 'Globalized Corporate Prosecutions,' which is now available on SSRN.

Zimbabwean Lawyers Visit Law School, Discuss Making Democratic Constitutions

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:56:18 EST

As Zimbabwe struggles with unrest and instability, lawyers seeking a better future for the African country recently turned to the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier and the University of Virginia School of Law for support.

Annie Kim '99 Joins Law School as Head of Public Service Center

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:22:58 EST

Annie Kim, a 1999 Virginia Law graduate who previously served as in-house counsel for two Virginia local governments, has joined the school as assistant dean for public service and director of the Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center.

Graves '06 Keeps Employers on Track, Stays Involved in Pro Bono

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:08:38 EST

Former Powell Fellow Tiffany Graves '06, now an associate in Jackson, Miss., discusses her work in employment law and pro bono efforts, offers advice for current students and recalls her Law School experiences.

Richard Joins Law School as Head of Admissions

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:49:24 EST

Anne M. Richard has joined the Law School as senior assistant dean for admissions. Richard, who has more than 14 years of experience in law school admissions, most recently was associate dean for admissions and financial aid at the George Washington University Law School.

Death Sentence, Conviction of Innocence Project Clinic Client Overturned

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:30:02 EST

A federal judge threw out the conviction and death sentence of Northern Virginia man Justin Wolfe yesterday, thanks to the efforts of the Law School's Innocence Project Clinic and partnering organizations.

Alumni Q&A: Shack Shackelford '74 on Being a 'Classic' Country Lawyer

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Shack Shackelford '74, a county attorney in rural Virginia who also is a partner in a general-practice firm, discusses his career, offers advice for current students and recalls his Law School experiences.

Professor Risa Goluboff on "People Out of Place: The Sixties, the Supreme Court and Vagrancy Law" (Faculty Workshop)

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:17:34 EST

Professor Risa Goluboff discusses her forthcoming book, "People Out of Place: The Sixties, the Supreme Court and Vagrancy Law," during a faculty workshop on June 28.

Mahoney Attends Law School Dean Summit with Chinese Educators

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 7 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

UVA Law School Dean Paul G. Mahoney recently attended an unprecedented summit in Beijing between deans from leading law schools in the United States and China.

Alumni Q&A: Jasmine Yoon '06 Brings Financial Criminals to Justice

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:50:41 EST

Jasmine Yoon '06, an assistant U.S. attorney in the Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Unit of the Eastern District of Virginia, discusses his career, offers advice for current students and recalls her Law School experiences.

UVA Law Admissions Director Cordel Faulk ’01 Named to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:02:44 EST

UVA School of Law Director of Admissions Cordel Faulk was named to Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors by Gov. Bob McDonnell on Friday.

Alumni Q&A: Thomas Byrne ’84 on Pioneering in Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:34:58 EST

Thomas Byrne '84, an intellectual property lawyer and inventor, discusses his career, offers advice for current students and recalls his Law School experiences.

Versteeg Brings Comparative Law Expertise — with Quantitative Focus — to Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:33:29 EST

Mila Versteeg, a comparative law scholar who has applied quantitative methods to studying the world’s constitutions, is joining the Law School faculty this summer as an associate professor of law.

Law Students' Summer International Law Work Spans Globe

University of Virginia School of Law - Rob Seal — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:11:59 EST

Law School students and graduates are spread across the world this summer, working in a variety of international law internships and fellowships.

Alumni Q&A: Afi Johnson-Parris ’02 Makes Jump to Family Law Practice

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:54:55 EST

Afi Johnson-Parris '02, a Greensboro, N.C., family law practitioner, discusses her career, offers advice for current students and recalls her Law School experiences.

Supreme Court Justices Cite UVA Law Professors in Wal-Mart Decision

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:57:59 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed a class-action lawsuit involving up to 1.5 million women who sued Wal-Mart for gender discrimination, citing the work of three University of Virginia law professors who have criticized the empirical methodology behind the plaintiffs’ argument.

Alumni Q&A: Christopher Kavanaugh '06 Discusses Work as Federal Prosecutor

University of Virginia School of Law — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:40:33 EST

This is the first in an occasional series in which Law School alums discuss their careers, offer advice for current students and recall their Law School experiences.

Supreme Court Rules for Clinic's Client in First Amendment Case

University of Virginia School of Law — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:33:20 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today released a unanimous decision in favor of a client of the Law School’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.

Supreme Court Rules in Clinic Case

University of Virginia School of Law — Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:31:54 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled partially in favor of a client of the Law School’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic in Fox v. Vice.

Class of 2011 Graduation Slideshow

University of Virginia School of Law — Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:25:17 EST

The Class of 2011 graduated on May 22. See a slideshow of images from the ceremony.

Nicholson '09 to Clerk for Justice Thomas

University of Virginia School of Law — Thu, 2 Jun 2011 14:23:38 EST

Matt Nicholson ’09 will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during the 2011-12 term, joining three other Virginia Law alums clerking at the nation’s highest court.

New Faculty Member Quinn Curtis Focuses on Consumer Financial Markets

University of Virginia School of Law — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:34:01 EST

Quinn Curtis, a Yale law graduate and Ph.D. candidate who focuses on consumer financial markets, will join the University of Virginia law faculty starting this summer.

Professor Ethan Yale's Tax Law Scholarship Earns Faculty Award

University of Virginia School of Law — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:17:51 EST

Ethan Yale, a University of Virginia law professor who focuses on tax law issues with real-world repercussions, was awarded the Law School’s Professor Carl McFarland Prize on Friday.

Faculty Q&A: Ryan Says Progressives Should Embrace 'New Textualism'

University of Virginia School of Law — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:06:01 EST

Both living constitutionalism and old-style originalism are largely dead, and it's time for interpreters of the Constitution — especially progressives — to embrace a new, principled method, Professor James Ryan argues in a new article.

Coppola, Dockery Win Semifinal Round of UVA Business Competition with 'Petrohedge'

Mary Wood, University of Virginia School of Law — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:16:03 EST

Third-year law students Brian Coppola and Clinton Dockery bet on the economic opportunity offered by a volatile gas market and won the Law School stage of a university-wide business competition last week.