Federal judge Denny Chin discusses law and emerging technology at Fordham Law

May 19, 2021

FORDHAM LAW NEW — On April 29, Fordham Law School launched the inaugural Reidenberg Lecture, a new annual series of talks memorializing the life and legacy of the late Professor Joel Reidenberg, Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Chair in Law and founder of the Center on Law and Information Policy (CLIP). Judge Denny Chin ’78 of the U.S.

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Penn Law Toll Public Interest Center partners with Troutment Pepper firm to improve access to representation in immigration cases

May 19, 2021

UNIVERITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — For the past three years, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students at the Toll Public Interest Center (TPIC) have partnered with Troutman Pepper’s Pepper Center for Public Service to perform pro bono immigration work and address the dearth of immigration lawyers currently in practice across the country.

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Pepperdine Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution hosts symposium on advancing fairness and justice in the legal system

May 17, 2021

PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — On Friday, April 23, the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution hosted ADR at the Roots: Exploring Diversity and Equity in the Field, a virtual symposium that convened scholars to consider the role of dispute resolution in advancing fairness and justice within the legal system and for society at large.

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William & Mary Law Virginia Coastal Policy Center joins State Resilience Partnership

May 17, 2021

WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — n light of the recent activity, innovation, and demand for guidance in this topic area, the Virginia Coastal Policy Center (VCPC) at William & Mary Law School has joined the newly launched State Resilience Partnership.

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Duke Law launches speaker series examining systemic racism in America

May 10, 2021

DUKE LAW — New speakers series provides academic and historic lens for law students grappling with the high-profile killings of Black Americans by law enforcement in 2020.

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UIC John Marshall Law launches Social Equity Cannabis Initiative

May 10, 2021

GLOBAL NEWSWIRE — Attorney S.L. Owens has joined the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic at UIC John Marshall Law School as its newest staff attorney.

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Penn Law launches fellowship to advance and protect voting rights

May 10, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — With the support of a multi-year gift from Steve Cozen L’64 and his wife Sandy, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has launched the Cozen Family Voting Rights Fellowship. The fellowship will provide two years of funding for a graduate working to advance and protect voting rights.

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Yale Law launches pipeline program to help New Haven students apply to law school

May 10, 2021

YALE DAILY NEWS — Twenty New Haven-area residents just completed the Access to Law School Program and received guided advice and mentorship as they navigate the law school admissions process.

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Gonzaga Law launches social justice scholarship

May 3, 2021

CATHOLIC SENTINEL — Students applying to Gonzaga University School of Law for the upcoming academic year had the opportunity to apply to the school’s newest full-tuition scholarship, which focuses on social justice. The program provides an opportunity for students to further their commitment to social justice and become leaders.

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Hofstra Law launches virtual legal tech skills certificate program

May 3, 2021

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY — The six-week Legal Tech Skills Certificate will teach lawyers, paralegals, and legal support personnel the essential skills needed to use the programs law firms already use daily – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

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