University of North Carolina Law professor Richard S. Saver co-publishes study on physician misinformation

November 19, 2024

UNC SCHOOL OF LAW — Despite increased concerns about doctors spreading false medical claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical boards rarely take disciplinary action against physicians for spreading misinformation, according to a new study by Richard S. Saver, Arch T. Allen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law and Professor in the

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Notre Dame Law students, faculty, and staff present at law and religion conference

November 19, 2024

UNIVERSTY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — Seven members of Notre Dame Law School, including students, faculty, and staff, recently presented at the 7th International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) Conference, hosted at the University of Notre Dame from October 21 to 23.

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Notre Dame Law professor Avishalom Tor awarded honorary doctorate for behavioral-legal research

November 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — Notre Dame Law School Professor Avishalom Tor has been awarded a Doctor of Law honoris causa (LL.D. (h.c.)) by the Faculty of Law at the University of Lucerne in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of behavioral-legal research.

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Notre Dame Law hosts University of San Diego Law professor Steven Smith for lecture

November 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — On November 1, University of San Diego Law Professor, Steven Smith, delivered a compelling lecture as part of the Rice-Hasson Distinguished Lecture Series to honor the legacy of Professor Charles E. Rice, as well as Kevin J. “Seamus” Hasson and his wife, Mary Rice Hasson. 

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Pace Law hosts University of Arizona Law professor Justin Pidot for environmental justice lecture

November 19, 2024

PACE UNIVERSITY — On Wednesday, November 6, 2023, Professor Justin Pidot of the University of Arizona delivered the annual Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, speaking on “Environmental Justice at the White House.”

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Quinnipiac Law professor Carolyn Wilkes Kaas awarded for excellence in externship education

November 19, 2024

QUINNIPIAC TODAY — Carolyn Wilkes Kaas was recently awarded the 2024 Externship Achievement Award designed to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to externship teaching and the externship community.

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University of San Diego Law professor Steven Smith delivers lecture on religion and the law

November 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — On November 1, University of San Diego Law Professor, Steven Smith, delivered a compelling lecture as part of the Rice-Hasson Distinguished Lecture Series to honor the legacy of Professor Charles E. Rice, as well as Kevin J. “Seamus” Hasson and his wife, Mary Rice Hasson.

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USD Knudson Law professor Thomas Simmons and student Cameron Morgan named to AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll 

November 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA — Knudson School of Law Professor Thomas Simmons and third-year law student Cameron Morgan were recognized for their service by the Section on Pro Bono Access to Justice.

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Vanderbilt Law professor Alissa Marque Heydari discusses her career as a prosecutor

November 18, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Prosecutors are often portrayed as the “bad guys” of the criminal justice system. Many aspiring lawyers believe that if you want to help marginalized communities or fight injustices, working as a criminal defense attorney or public defender are the proper moves.

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A profile on Washington & Lee Law professor Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

November 18, 2024

THE COLUMNS — Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law in the fall of 2023 as an assistant professor of law. He teaches Civil Procedure and a Consumer Protection Law seminar, among other classes, and in his research, he studies the legal contours and practical effects of modern consumer and employment contracts.

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