In memoriam: Holly Maguigan

December 6, 2023

NYU LAW — Professor of Clinical Law Emerita Holly Maguigan, a faculty member at NYU Law for more than 30 years, died on November 15, 2023, Dean Troy McKenzie has announced

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University of Virginia Law remembers former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

December 5, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died Friday at age 93, left a lasting impact on American law — and also on the University of Virginia School of Law.

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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the US Supreme Court, dies at 93

December 4, 2023

THE HILL — Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and who emerged as the swing vote on some of the court’s biggest cases, died Friday.

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In memoriam: Michael D. Scott

November 13, 2023

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL — Michael D. Scott, a beloved professor at Southwestern Law School and a trailblazer in high-technology law, passed away on October 26, 2023. With more than 40 years of legal experience representing high-technology clients, Professor Scott was widely recognized for his extensive background in computer technology and his invaluable contributions to the

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In memoriam: Richard Stewart 

November 13, 2023

NYU LAW — Richard Stewart, University Professor and John Edward Sexton Professor of Law, died on November 3. “Dick was a beloved figure within the legal community, known for his generosity, loyalty, and confident leadership,” Dean Troy McKenzie said in announcing Stewart’s passing. 

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Wayne Law hosts event celebrating the life of late professor Edward J. Littlejohn

November 13, 2023

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY — Over seventy Wayne Law alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the life and impact of Wayne Law Professor Emeritus Edward James Littlejohn on October 19, 2023 with a program and reception. Littlejohn passed away in June of the same year.

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University of Alabama Law dedicates fountain and courtyard in honor of late alumnus

November 9, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LAW NEWS — Last month, the University of Alabama School of Law dedicated the Alex W. Newton Fountain & Courtyard—honoring the late Alex Worthy Newton (’57).

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Law deans mourn the death of former Temple Law dean JoAnne Epps

September 28, 2023

LAW.COM — Following the sudden and untimely death of JoAnne Epps, who had been serving as Temple University’s acting president since April—and had served as dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016— law deans across the country paid tribute to her legacy.

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In memoriam: Elliott Manning

September 27, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LAW — Professor of Law Emeritus and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar for the Profession Emeritus Elliott Manning died Sunday, September 10 at 88.

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In memoriam: Gerald Bepko

September 18, 2023

IU ROBERT H. MCKINNEY — The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law community mourns the death, and celebrates the life and legacy, of IUPUI Chancellor Emeritus Gerald “Jerry” Bepko, who died September 5, 2023. He was 83.

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