Harvard Law staff and faculty honored for contributions to the law school community
HARVARD LAW TODAY — Ten Harvard Law School staff members — seven individuals and one three-person team — received the 2024 Dean’s Award for Excellence on May 15 for their workplace contributions that embody the spirit of excellence within the Harvard Law School community.
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ST. VINCENT TIMES — U.S. President Joseph R. Biden has appointed Howard Law Professor and Founder of the Garvey-Nkrumah Development Incubator, John Woods, Jr., to the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators.
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UIC LAW — Since the 2022 ruling (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization) stating that there is no constitutional right to an abortion and overruling previous court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, many not-for-profit organizations have come together to aid pregnant people in the 21 states that have adopted abortion…
Read More about UIC Law professor Kim Ricardo receives grant to study reproductive care following Dobbs decisionIndiana University Maurer Law professor India Thusi recognized for excellence in scholarship in race, racism, and the law
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON — The Law and Society Association will honor an Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor this week at its 2024 Annual Meeting in Denver from June 6-9.
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THE TRANSYLVANIA TIMES — The Transylvania Partners for Democracy invite citizens representing all political viewpoints to attend a public forum at the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center at 7 p.m. on June 12.
Read More about University of North Carolina Law professor Gene Nichol gives speech on challenges to democracy and equalityNortheastern Law professor Margaret Burnham to co-direct project examining the treatment of human remains
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — This summer, CRRJ Director Margaret Burnham is co-directing a project that seeks to evaluate the ethical concerns raised by the widespread U.S. practice of disposing of executed and deceased prisoners’ remains by donating their bodies to science, medicine or archival purposes.
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Margaret Burnham to co-direct project examining the treatment of human remainsNorthwestern Law professor Peter DiCola discusses expertise in copyright law
NORTHERN LAW — When the trailer for “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” hit the internet in January 2023, the masses were both confused and entertained. The same happened when the sequel debuted earlier this year.
Read More about Northwestern Law professor Peter DiCola discusses expertise in copyright lawPenn Carey Law honors faculty with teaching awards
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ALMANAC — The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has announced teaching awards for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Richmond School of Law hosted its annual Junior Faculty Forum last week, bringing to campus more than 50 of the nation’s most innovative rising legal scholars.
Read More about University of Richmond Law hosts Junior Faculty ForumRoger Williams Law professor Tara I. Allen named federal public defender
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced on June 4th that the Court has selected Attorney and current Bruce I.
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