West Virginia University Law veterans’ clinic moves to Charleston

August 24, 2021

CHARLESTON GAZETTE MAIL — The newest dean of the West Virginia University College of Law says there is still work to do to establish the school’s much-anticipated Charleston presence, but there is at least one clinic moving south this fall.

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Georgia State University Law dean LaVonda Reed discusses challenges to the rule of law and her vision for the school

August 12, 2021

WABE — The first Black woman to lead the Georgia State College of Law says every institution of higher education should put its students at the center of everything that institution does. “Our faculty and staff here at the college of law work really closely with our students to prepare them for what they will get out

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University of Minnesota Law professor Susan Wolf selected to National Academy of Sciences council on research

August 12, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — Professor Susan Wolf has been selected to serve on the new Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust, established by the National Academy of Sciences to convene stakeholders across the research enterprise to develop ways to promote high-quality research practices and to anticipate and address challenges to research ethics and integrity.

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Willamette Law partners with Western Oregon University on direct admission program

August 11, 2021

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — This program admits WOU undergraduate students and alumni who meet certain academic credentials to Willamette Law and gives each student a $10,000 scholarship, renewable each year the student is enrolled at Willamette Law and remains in good standing.

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University of Minnesota Law professor Tom Cotter named Associate Dean of Research and Planning

August 3, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — Professor Tom Cotter was recently appointed as the Law School’s new associate dean of research and planning.

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Professor Jason Oh appointed to Lowell Milken Chair at UCLA School of Law

August 3, 2021

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — UCLA School of Law Professor Jason Oh has received a faculty chair appointment in recognition of his substantial contributions to the study of tax law – including, on May 12, his latest appearance before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee.

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Professor Melvin J. Kelly IV to join Northeastern Law

August 3, 2021

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Northeastern Law is pleased to announce that Melvin J. Kelley IV will join the university faculty effective July 1, 2021, as associate professor of law and business within the School of Law and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

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Columbia Law welcomes five new faculty members

August 3, 2021

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Faculty whose expertise includes labor law, criminal defense, election law, comparative constitutionalism, information privacy, and health care access will introduce new courses and clinics to the curriculum.

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Elon Law dean Luke Bierman announces plans to step down

August 3, 2021

TODAY AT ELON — Elon University School of Law Dean Luke Bierman has announced plans to conclude his service as dean following the December Commencement for the Class of 2021.

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Elon Law announces new faculty appointments

August 3, 2021

TODAY AT ELON — Professor Sue Liemer has been named associate dean for academic affairs, succeeding Professor Enrique Armijo, whose administrative term concludes this summer; Assistant Professor Caroleen Dineen will serve as interim director of the Legal Method & Communication Program.

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