C-SPAN broadcasts “Social Media Content Moderation and the Future of Free Speech” panel at the AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

C-SPAN — The Association of American Law Schools hosted a discussion with law professors on social media and its implications on free speech. They discussed the impact of content moderation on free speech, what limits should be imposed when protecting against online bullying, and what limits there could be on these protections.

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C-SPAN broadcasts “Impeachment” hot topic panel at the AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

C-SPAN –Law professors spoke about the impeachment of President Trump in a panel discussion hosted by the Association of American Law Schools. The professors took turns presenting their thoughts on the impeachment process, the underlying facts of the case, including a primer on Ukrainian politics and history, and how they expected the Senate to proceed

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University of Alabama Law professor Meghan Boone wins 2020 AALS Scholarly Papers Competition

January 21, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LAW — The Association of American Law Schools has chosen Assistant Professor Meghan M. Boone as one of two recipients of the 2020 AALS Scholarly Papers Competition for law school faculty members in the field for five years or fewer. Jonathan S. Gould, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of

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American University Washington College of Law hosts alumni reception at AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — On Jan. 2, 2020, Dean Camille Nelson and American University Washington College of Law hosted the law school’s fourth annual Red, White, and Brew reception during the 2020 Association of American Law Schools annual conference in Washington, D.C. Over 100 colleagues from law schools around the country, including AUWCL

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Brooklyn Law shares faculty experience at AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Over a dozen Brooklyn Law School faculty members presented or moderated panels at the 114th Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting, Jan. 2-5, in Washington, D.C., where Professors Anita Bernstein and Susan Hazeldean were honored for exceptional work in their fields. The contingent of faculty from the Law School, led by Dean Michael Cahill, shared

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UC Davis Law dean Kevin R. Johnson recounts experience at AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) held its annual meeting Jan. 2-Jan. 5 in Washington, D.C. The UC Davis Law faculty, as has been the case for years, loomed large in the programming for the conference. On the first day, I moderated a panel of professors and administrators

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UC Hastings Law professors participate in AALS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2020

UC HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW SAN FRANCISCO — Numerous UC Hastings Law professors are presenting this week at the Association of American Law Schools’ (AALS) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on panels addressing some of the most innovative techniques in legal education and cutting-edge policy issues.

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University of Hawaiʻi dean Avi Soifer receives Deborah L. Rhode Award from AALS Section on Pro Bono & Public Service Opportunities

January 21, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I AT MĀNOA — University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Law School Dean Avi Soifer will be given a national award for his outstanding support for pro bono work and public service. Soifer will be presented with the 2020 Deborah L. Rhode Award from the national Association of American Law Schools (AALS) at its annual convention

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Northeastern Law professor Leo Beletsky receives AALS Section on Medicine and Health Care Community Service Award

January 21, 2020

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Leo Beletsky received the Association of American Law Schools’ Law, Medicine and Health Care Community Service Award at the organization’s annual meeting in January. Beletsky’s community engagement spans local, state, national and international service. He directs the Health in Justice Action Lab, which advises the Boston City Council, local community organizations and the office

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Lewis & Clark Law professor Kathy Hessler receives award from AALS Section on Animal Law

January 21, 2020

LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Animal Law Clinic Director and Animal Law Professor, Kathy Hessler, received the Association of American Law School’s (AALS) Excellence in Animal Law: Scholarship, Teaching, and Service Award for 2020.  The purpose of the award is to recognize the contributions of law teachers in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service on behalf of

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