UVA Law School News

Experts on National Security Law Convene at UVA Law to Discuss Drones, Cyber Threats, Terrorism

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:18:30 EST

A number of leading national security scholars, experts and government officials convened at the University of Virginia School of Law for the 21st National Security Law Institute, a two-week course sponsored by the Center for National Security Law at UVA.

"Predator Drones and Targeted Killings," with Frederick P. Hitz

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:36:30 EST

Frederick Hitz, a distinguished fellow at the Center for National Security Law, a former statutory inspector general at the CIA, spoke on predator drones and targeted killings at the National Security Law Institute at UVA Law.

"Transnational Terrorism," with M.E. "Spike" Bowman

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:16:43 EST

M.E. "Spike" Bowman, a distinguished fellow at the Center for National Security Law and a former senior counsel for national security law at the FBI, spoke on transnational terrorism at the National Security Law Institute at UVA Law.

"Cyber Threats to U.S. National Security"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:31:10 EST

Stewart A. Baker, former assistant secretary for policy at the Department of Homeland Security and former general counsel for the National Security Agency, spoke on cyber threats as part of the National Security Law Institute at UVA Law.

"How Constitutional Ideas Travel" with Professor A.E. Dick Howard

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:17:47 EST

University of Virginia law professor A.E. Dick Howard gives a talk on "How Constitutional Ideas Travel: The Influence of the American Constitutional Experience on Other Countries and Cultures."

UVA Law Professors Analyze Supreme Court Decision in Gene-Patenting Case

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:17:39 EST

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that natural human genes cannot be patented, prompting reactions from University of Virginia School of Law professors who are experts in intellectual property and biotechnology law.

Reimagining UVA

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:16:59 EST

Public universities—including the University of Virginia—have become a battleground for who should govern and fund colleges, as well as debates over the future of higher education.

UVA Law Professor Named Dean of Harvard Education School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:42:08 EST

University of Virginia law professor James E. Ryan, a leading authority on law and education, has been named dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, one of the nation's top education schools.

Unsal LL.M. '03 Gives First-Hand Account of Protests in Turkey

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:22:57 EST

Burcak Unsal, a lawyer and activist who graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law's LL. M. program in 2003, is taking part in the ongoing protests in Turkey.

Schwartzman Wins McFarland Prize for Outstanding Scholarship

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:41:26 EST

University of Virginia law professor Micah Schwartzman, an expert in law and religion, jurisprudence and political philosophy, has received the Law School's Carl McFarland Prize, which is awarded to a junior faculty member for outstanding research.

From Cyber Threats to Drone Killings, Experts Convene at UVA Law to Discuss National Security Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:19:47 EST

Leading national security legal scholars, experts and government officials are gathering at the University of Virginia School of Law for the 21st annual National Security Law Institute, a two-week course that will explore topics such as terrorism, intelligence, cyber threats, detention, domestic surveillance and wiretappings, targeted drone killings and more.

"Ethical and Legal Issues in Whole-Genome Sequencing — Is It a Good Idea?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Mark A. Rothstein, Herbert F. Boehl Chair of Law and Medicine, University of Louisville, spoke at the third "Genetics, Ethics and the Law" conference at UVA Law.

UVA Law Professor Brandon Garrett Co-Authors First Comprehensive Casebook on Habeas Corpus

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:25:42 EST

A new casebook co-authored by University of Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett is the first to comprehensively cover habeas corpus, particularly exploring the topics of post-conviction review, executive and national security detention litigation, and the detention of immigrants.

"Why Precipitous, Population-Wide Whole-Genome Sequencing Is Probably Inevitable"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:15:51 EST

Hank Greely, director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford University, spoke at UVA Law as part of the third national Conference on Genetics, Ethics and The Law on May 23.

Supreme Court to Hear Federal Gun Law Case from UVA Law School Clinic

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to hear a case of a Texas man who is appealing his 2010 federal firearms conviction and who is being represented by the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.

2013 Graduation Time-Lapse Video

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:48:56 EST

The Class of 2013 graduates from the University of Virginia School of Law — in three minutes.

Nelson '68 Urges Class of 2013 to Strive to Always Act Ethically in Careers

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:27 EST

In his commencement address on Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida urged the University of Virginia School of Law's graduating class of 2013 to always act ethically as lawyers and to restore the public's trust in the legal profession.

"Rising: The Rebuilding of the World Trade Center," with William E. Baroni Jr. '98

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:52 EST

William Baroni, deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discusses efforts to rebuild the World Trade Center. Baroni, who delivered his address during Law Alumni Weekend in May 2013, is a 1998 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.

After Challenging Military Ban on Women in Combat, Molly Pitcher Project's Dreams Are Realized

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:57:05 EST

The members of the Molly Pitcher Project — comprised of UVA law professor Anne Couhglin and four students in the class of 2013 — reflect on their successful effort to overturn the military's ban on women serving in combat.

After 34 Years in Career Services, Dean Hopson Wraps Up One More Career Path — His Own

University of Virginia School of Law - Jason Trujillo — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:02:13 EST

At commencement on May 19, my good friend and colleague Steve Hopson will once again, as he has done for more than a generation of law students, call the names of graduates as they cross the stage to collect their diplomas. But the conclusion of this year's ceremonies also marks the end of Steve's 34-year career leading the Law School's career services efforts.

Law School, PILA Give $484,500 in Public Service Grants to 109 Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 9 May 2013 14:52:03 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law and the student-run Public Interest Law Association will provide 109 first- and second-year law students with roughly $484,500 to fund their public service jobs over the summer.

Karsh Student Services Center To Be Dedicated During Law Alumni Weekend

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 9 May 2013 08:12:17 EST

Alumni, faculty and friends of the University of Virginia School of Law will dedicate the new Karsh Student Services Center on Saturday as part of Law Alumni Weekend.

Marked by 10 Years of Success, Law & Business Program Named in Honor of Venture Capitalist John Glynn '65

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 7 May 2013 13:39:20 EST

Launched at UVA Law in 2002 to offer students experience in business concepts, the Law & Business Program has been named in honor of John W. Glynn, a 1965 alumnus of UVA Law and the founder of Glynn Capital Management, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

Access to Justice Partnership Helps Low-Income Charlottesville Residents Navigate Legal Hurdles

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Mon, 6 May 2013 14:17:54 EST

In its first two years, the Access to Justice Partnership — which pairs University of Virginia law students with local attorneys to provide free legal services to low-income Charlottesville-area residents — about 294 clients, benefiting nearly 700 household members in the community.

UVA Law Professor Michal Barzuza's Article Named Among Top 10 in Corporate Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 3 May 2013 09:23:51 EST

University of Virginia law professor Michal Barzuza's article exploring how businesses incorporated in Nevada face little shareholder liability was named among the 10 best corporate and securities law articles published in 2012, according to a list compiled by Corporate Practice Commentator.

Livermore Brings New Perspective on Cost-Benefit Analysis in Policymaking to UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 2 May 2013 08:59:33 EST

Michael A. Livermore, an expert who has offered a fresh take on using cost-benefit analysis in environmental and administrative policymaking, will join the University of Virginia law faculty in July.

After VMI and UVA Law, Elizabeth Dobbins '13 Ready for Marine JAG Corps

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:03:31 EST

Elizabeth Dobbins,the first woman who will graduate from UVA Law who also has an undergraduate degree from the Virginia Military Institute, will go on to serve as a judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps.

UVA Law Students Witness Genocide Trial of Former Guatemalan President

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:07:23 EST

Second-year University of Virginia law students Kendra Wergin and Mariah Thompson traveled to Guatemala last week as part of a National Lawyers Guild delegation to observe the genocide trial of former Guatemalan president Gen. José Efraín Ríos Montt.

Tax and Economics Expert Andrew Hayashi to Join UVA Law Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:33:42 EST

Andrew Hayashi, an expert in tax law, tax policy and behavioral law and economics, will join the faculty of the University of Virginia School of Law this summer.

Former State Department Official Anne-Marie Slaughter Calls for New Laws in Dealing with Terrorism

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:21:18 EST

Anne-Marie Slaughter, a professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University, delivered the 15th annual Henry J. Abraham Distinguished Lecture at UVA Law on "Drones, Detentions and the Dilemmas of 21st-Century Foreign Policy."

International Tax Expert Ruth Mason to Join UVA Law Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:50:38 EST

Ruth Mason, an expert in international and comparative taxation, will join the University of Virginia School of Law faculty in the fall.

"Syria Behind the Headlines: Dynamics of the Uprising and Human Rights on the Ground"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:03:40 EST

Basamm Haddad, director of the Middle East Studies program at George Mason University and founder of the e-zine Jadaliyya, spoke at UVA Law on the roots of the uprising in Syria and the current situation on the ground.

A Discussion of Lawrence v. Texas with Professor Daniel Ortiz

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:53 EST

UVA Law Professor Dan Ortiz hosts a discussion of Lawrence v. Texas and its changing role in American law on the decision's 10th anniversary, in a talk sponsored by the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy.

After 40 Years of Service, Financial Aid's Sandy Harris Wins UVA Alumni Association Award

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:53:15 EST

Sandy Harris, the longest-serving employee at UVA Law and the senior financial aid assistant, will be honored at a luncheon on Friday when she receives the UVA Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.

"The Crime of Incitement: Propaganda and Media in International Criminal Tribunal Judgments"

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:23:40 EST

Richard A. Wilson, Gladstein Chair of Human Rights, professor of anthropology and law, and director of the Human Rights Institute, University of Connecticut, speaks on "The Crime of Incitement: Propaganda and Media in International Criminal Tribunal Judgments."

26th Sokol Colloquium Will Explore Implications of Foreign Judgments

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:13:03 EST

Leading thinkers in international law will convene at the University of Virginia School of Law on Friday to discuss how foreign court judgments are recognized or enforced in the U.S. legal system.

UVA Law Professor Caleb Nelson Delivers Charge to the Class of 2013

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:59:30 EST

Professor Caleb Nelson urges UVA Law's Class of 2013 to continue fostering the Law School's ideals of collegiality, civility and mutual respect.

FBI Director and Jefferson Medal Recipient Robert Mueller '73 Reflects on Bureau's Transformation After 9/11

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:15:18 EST

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, a 1973 graduate of UVA Law, spoke at the Law School after he was awarded the 2013 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law.

Anne-Marie Slaughter to Speak on Drones, Detention and Foreign Policy at UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:04:48 EST

Anne-Marie Slaughter, the Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University and a leading voice on foreign policy, will deliver the 15th Henry J. Abraham Distinguished Lecture at the University of Virginia School of Law.

30th Annual Softball Tournament Raises $20,000 for Charlottesville Charity

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:35:51 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law's student softball league raised $20,000 for Charlottesville charity nonprofit Children, Youth and Family Services during last weekend's tournament, which drew 1,500 law students from across the country.

Friends First, Kossis and Ramkumar Close Law School with a Win in Lile Moot Court Competition

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:18:28 EST

Third-year University of Virginia law student Archith Ramkumar and Lyle Kossis were the winners of the 84th annual William Minor Lile Moot Court competition.

Law Students Prepare Record Number of Tax Returns for Charlottesville Families, Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:20:30 EST

University of Virginia law students are part of a volunteer effort to provide free federal and state tax preparation services for Charlottesville-area taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $50,000 or less.

"Eyewitness Memory and the Social Science Research" with Jennifer Dysart

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:55:39 EST

Jennifer Dysart, one of the nation's leading experts on the factors influencing the accuracy of eyewitness identification, spoke at UVA Law at a recent symposium on "Eyewitness Identification Procedures in the Commonwealth."

"Religious Liberty and the Culture Wars," with UVA Law Professor Douglas Laycock

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:18:44 EST

Professor Douglas Laycock lectures on religious liberty and the culture wars to mark his appointment as the Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Michael Collins Wins UVA All-University Teaching Award

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:33:15 EST

Michael Collins' dedication to teaching was rewarded recently with the University of Virginia All-University Teaching Award. He is one of nine UVA professors to receive the accolade this year.

Virginia Law Students Encourage Next Generation of Students, Foster Understanding of Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:21:33 EST

A group of New York middle school students recently got a taste of what law school was like during a visit hosted by the Black Law Students Association at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Alumni Q&A: Patrick Gardner '86 on Advocating for Improved Mental Health Services for Young People

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Patrick Gardner, a 1986 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, recently founded a nonprofit organization called the Young Minds Advocacy Project, which seeks appropriate mental health services for low-income young people and their families.

Law School Hires 'West Memphis Three' Attorney to Lead Newly Expanded Appellate Litigation Clinic

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:14:21 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law is significantly expanding its Appellate Litigation Clinic, which allows law students to file briefs and argue cases on behalf of real clients before appeals courts.

UVA Law Symposium to Assess 'Game-Changing' Nature of JOBS Act on Businesses, Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:05:23 EST

An upcoming symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law will bring together experts in corporate law, academia, venture capital, angel investing and crowd funding to discuss the potential business and legal ramifications of the Jumpstart Our Business Start-Ups Act.

Cowan Fellows Identify Human Rights Problems in Madagascar

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:34:57 EST

Eight University of Virginia law students recently spent three weeks in Madagascar, an island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa, to study the status of human rights in the wake of a 2009 coup d'etat that toppled the democratically elected government and sparked a massive withdrawal of foreign aid and investment.

UVA Law Symposium Aims to Improve Police Eyewitness ID Procedures in Virginia

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:12:57 EST

An upcoming symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law will bring together law enforcement personnel, policymakers, prosecutors, social scientists, legal academics and law students to discuss how to improve police lineup and eyewitness procedures in Virginia.

Over Spring Break, UVA Law Students Assist Low-Income Clients, Immigrants

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:47:00 EST

Thirty University of Virginia law students spent their spring break this year providing pro bono legal services and humanitarian aid, traveling as far away as the Arizona border with Mexico to assist the indigent.

University of Virginia BLSA Members Teach Law in Sierra Leone, Study Solutions to Mining Dilemma

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:35:07 EST

Members of the University of Virginia Black Law Students Association recently journeyed to Sierra Leone as part of a public service trip to teach paralegals contracts, torts and criminal law, and also to study how foreign companies mine the nation's abundant natural resources.

Richard Hasen on the State of Election Law After 2012

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:30:46 EST

Richard L. Hasen, the Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, recently spoke at the Journal of Law & Politics conference "The Voting Wars: Elections and the Law from Registration to Inauguration" on March 23. University of Virginia law professor John C. Jeffries Jr. introduced Hasen.

Silverstein Receives George N. Lindsay Civil Rights Legal Fellowship, Will Focus on Fair Housing

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:05:53 EST

Thomas Silverstein, a third-year law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, has been selected as the 2013-14 recipient of the prestigious George N. Lindsay Civil Rights Legal Fellowship by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Kennedy Fellowships Open Doors to Public Service

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:34:39 EST

When he graduated in 2010, University of Virginia law alumnus Michael Robertson received a fellowship to work in public service that helped start his career on the right track. The Robert F. Kennedy '51 fellowships provide a salary of $30,000 to graduates working for a year in qualifying public service employment. Fellows work in legal aid offices, prosecutors’ and public defenders’ offices, federal agencies, courts and nonprofit organizations across the country.

UVA Law Students Make First Showing in Renowned Pictet International Humanitarian Law Conference

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:09:21 EST

Three students recently fielded the University of Virginia School of Law's first team in the prestigious Jean Pictet International Competition on International Humanitarian Law, which was held in Thailand earlier this month.

Alumni Q&A: Janet Nolan '89 on Weeding Out Fraud and Abuse in Federal Health Care Programs

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:07:15 EST

Janet Nolan, a 1989 alumna of the University of Virginia School of Law, helps prosecute health care fraud and abuse cases as an attorney in the Office of General Counsel in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Nations Negotiating Permission to Use Force Abroad Should Take Greater Care, Deeks Argues

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:22:02 EST

Nations should ask more questions and take additional steps before obtaining permission to use force in another country, such when taking action against terrorists abroad, argues University of Virginia associate law professor Ashley Deeks in a new paper.

Corban Addison '04 Discusses His Book, 'A Walk Across the Sun'

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:36:54 EST

As part of the Virginia Festival of the Book, author and UVa Law alumnus Corban Addison discusses the research and writing of his novel, "A Walk Across the Sun," which crosses international boundaries and delves into both human trafficking and the depths of family love.

"What Is the Significance of Reparations in History and in Today’s World?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Anne Bromley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:25:46 EST

As the United States commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, a multidisciplinary symposium -- co-organized by UVA Law Professor Kim Forde-Mazrui -- will consider the topic of how governments attempt to confront and atone for past injustices.

Law School’s Kim Forde-Mazrui To Receive Casteen Diversity Award

University of Virginia School of Law - Anne Bromley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:19:11 EST

From teaching the first course on race and law in the University of Virginia School of Law to advocating for underserved minority groups, Kim Forde-Mazrui has shown a commitment to equality, fairness and acceptance of people from all backgrounds that has earned him the 2013 John T. Casteen III Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership Award.

Workshop Hosted by UVA Law, Red Cross to Focus on International Humanitarian Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:28:07 EST

Experts in international humanitarian law will discuss the rules that protect civilians during wartime and other topics this weekend at the International Humanitarian Law Mid-Atlantic Region Workshop at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Even Before Graduation, UVA Law Students Prosecute Criminal Cases Through Clinic

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:29:17 EST

The yearlong Prosecution Clinic places third-year law students in 19 commonwealth's attorneys' offices and two federal prosecutors' offices — primarily in the greater Charlottesville region — where they work at least one day a week.

"Gambling and Corruption in Sports"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:26:30 EST

At the "Vice and Morality in Sports" symposium at UVA Law, presented by the Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Lournal and the Virginia Sports Law Society, a panel discussed gambling and corruption in sports. The panel, moderated by UVA Law Professor Alex Johnson, featured Tom Ostertag '81, senior vice president and general counsel, Major League Baseball; Ryan Rodenberg, assistant professor of sport law, Department of Sport Management, Florida State University; and Jeffrey Standen '86, associate dean for academic affairs, Van Winkle Melton Professor of Law, Willamette College of Law.

'Voting Wars' Conference Will Look at Election Law Conflict and Politics

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:39:18 EST

Richard Hasen, one of the nation's leading thinkers on election law, will headline the Journal of Law & Politics conference "The Voting Wars: Elections and the Law from Registration to Inauguration on Saturday, March 23, at the University of Virginia School of Law in Caplin Pavilion.

Nation's Leading Scholars in Genetics, Ethics and the Law Will Convene at UVA Conference

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:36:03 EST

The nation's top scholars and experts in the field of genetics, ethics and the law will explore cutting-edge issues in the field with medical and genetics professionals during a conference at the University of Virginia School of Law on May 22-23.

The Future of the Voting Rights Act: A Discussion About Shelby County v. Holder and What it Means for Virginia

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:31:23 EST

Professor Risa Goluboff and Ridge Schuyler, former Virginia Counsel for Obama for America, discuss the recent argument in Shelby County v. Holder, the case challenging the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

How a Law Student Changed UVA's 170-Year-Old Honor System

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:19:25 EST

Second-year law student Frank Bellamy instigated one of the most significant changes to the honor system at the University of Virginia in recent memory when students approved his ballot proposal for an "informed retraction."

A Conversation with Kim Keenan '87, General Counsel for the NAACP

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:31:55 EST

What does it mean to lead the general counsel's office for one of the oldest and most respected civil rights organizations in the country? Kim Keenan '87 discusses her work at the NAACP and her distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.

Endangered No More? Experts at UVA-Led Conference Look at Improving Conservation Efforts When Animal Species Rebound

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:27:28 EST

A group of interdisciplinary experts gathered last week at the University of Virginia to discuss how to design conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered species once they are de-listed and to ensure the sustainability of other conservation successes.

Schmalzbach '10 to Clerk for Justice Thomas

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:41:48 EST

Brian Schmalzbach, a 2010 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during the 2013-14 term.

FBI Director Robert Mueller to Receive Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Robert S. Mueller III, the longest-serving FBI director since J. Edgar Hoover and an alumnus of the University of Virginia School of Law, will be awarded the 2013 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law as part of UVA's Founder's Day celebration in April.

Buckley to Lead Virginia Law Review

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:10:02 EST

Second-year law student Sarah Buckley has been named editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review, the most prestigious student-run journal at the University of Virginia School of Law.

From Gambling to Lockouts, UVA Law Symposium to Explore 'Vice and Morality' in Sports

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 13:12:14 EST

An upcoming symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law will bring together professional sports agents, sports industry lawyers, leading academics and other experts in the field from across the country to discuss ethical and legal questions facing the professional sports industry.

"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: The Future of Financial Regulation" with Ethiopis Tafara

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:48:44 EST

Ethiopis Tafara, director of the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of the the Virginia Journal of International Law and the J.B. Moore Society of International Law symposium, "Financial Innovation in a Changing World."

UVA Law Student with 'Kind Heart' Wins $20,000 on Ellen DeGeneres Show

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:16:13 EST

The Ellen DeGeneres Show brought a surprised University of Virginia law student on stage during Wednesday's show to present her with $20,000 after hearing about her efforts to help children in need.

UVA Law Professor Kenneth Abraham Honored for 'Four Conceptions of Insurance'

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:49:44 EST

University of Virginia law professor Kenneth S. Abraham received the Liberty Mutual Prize, given to the author of the year's best insurance law article, on Tuesday in Boston.

Alumni Q&A: Richard Gross '93 Provides Legal Advice to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:06:43 EST

Brig. Gen. Richard Gross, a 1993 alumnus of the University of Virginia School of Law, serves as the legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest-ranking military officer and principal military adviser to the president.

"Fact and Fiction: The Role of Super PACs in the 2012 Elections"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:01:27 EST

University of Virginia law professor Michael Gilbert and Joseph Birkenstock, a lawyer with the law firm Caplin & Drysdale, discuss super PACs — independent political action committees that can contribute to candidates or parties but without any legal limit on donation size — and the role they played in the 2012 election.

"Poverty as Disability: Neuroscience, Poor Children and Special Education"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:27:24 EST

University of Virginia law professor James Ryan and Angela Ciolfi, director of the JustChildren program of the Legal Aid Justice Center, speak on "Poverty as Disability: Neuroscience, Poor Children and Special Education" at the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law's 2013 symposium, "Theory and Practice."

"Obamacare: Government Overreach or an Exercise of Moderation?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:24:09 EST

Judy Feder, a professor of public policy at Georgetown Public Policy Institute and institute fellow at the Urban Institute, spoke on health care reform at the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law's 2013 symposium, "Theory and Practice," at UVA Law.

"Democracy and Markets in Criminal Adjudication" with Professor Darryl Brown

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:12:38 EST

University of Virginia law professor Darryl Brown delivers a chair lecture on "Democracy and Markets in Criminal Adjudication" at UVA Law.

Sen. Bill Nelson '68 to Deliver UVA Law Commencement Address

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:21:56 EST

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Florida’s senior senator and a 1968 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, will deliver the commencement address to the UVA Law Class of 2013 on May 19.

"Coming Apart: Charles Murray on the Isolation of the New Upper Class"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:04:24 EST

The Federalist Society at UVA Law hosted the American Enterprise Institute's Charles Murray, who spoke on an aspect of his most recent book, "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010."

"Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2013?"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:26:34 EST

At the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law's 2013 symposium, "Theory and Practice," UVA law professor David Martin and American Immigration Lawyers Association President Laura Lichter discuss immigration reform in a talk moderated by UVA law professor Kerry Abrams.

It's Real, But Is It Right? UVA Law Professor Creates Medical Ethics Code for Israeli Reality TV Shows

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:03:49 EST

University of Virginia law professor Gil Siegal led the design of a code of ethics for Israeli reality TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "Big Brother."

"The Fight to Fight: Eliminating the Ban on Women in Combat"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:29:03 EST

As part of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law's 2013 symposium, "Theory and Practice," University of Virginia law professor Anne Coughlin and Covington & Burling attorney Megan Keane discuss their efforts to challenge the military's ban on women in combat.

Businesses That Incorporate in Nevada Face Little Liability, Barzuza's Research Shows

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:37:59 EST

Every corporate law student learns that in America, directors and officers face liability for breaching their fiduciary duties — duty of loyalty, good faith and care — to their shareholders.

Meet UVA Law's New SBA President, Brian Park

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:07:24 EST

Second-year law student Brian Park has been elected president of the Student Bar Association at the University of Virginia School of Law for 2013-14. His term begins in March.

"Terrorism in Occupied Territory," with Hebrew University Professor David Kretzmer

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:45:15 EST

Professor David Kretzmer discusses the definition of terrorism at an event sponsored by UVA Law's Human Rights Program. Does "terrorism" include the struggle against foreign occupation? Some states in the Middle East assert that it should not.

Darden's Chaplinsky Brings B-School Expertise in Private Equity to Law Students

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:32:16 EST

Students interested in the private equity field are getting an inside look this semester at an industry that is notoriously inaccessible, thanks to an expert from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.

'The Capitalist Dilemma: Disruptive Technology in a Recovering Economy,' with Clayton Christensen

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:04:32 EST

Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen discussed the effects of disruptive innovation on a recovering economy in a talk to University of Virginia School of Law and Darden School of Business students at UVA Law.

From Immigration to Health Care, UVA Law Symposium to Bring Together Scholars, Practitioners on Social Issues

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:36:26 EST

A five-day symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law will bring together top legal scholars and practitioners to discuss a number of important social issues, including immigration reform, women in combat, the role of super PACs in politics and health care reform.

"The Arab Spring and the Future of the Arab World," with Ahmad Masa'deh LL.M. '92

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:48:43 EST

Jordan's former ambassador to the European Union, Ahmad Masa'deh, spoke on the Arab Spring and the future of the Arab World at the University of Virginia School of Law.

UVA Law Expands Externship Program to Offer Students Head Start on Careers

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:25:58 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law is dramatically expanding opportunities for students to gain experience in legal practice during their second and third years of law school.

Powell Fellow Kim Rolla Will Help Protect Rights of Public Housing Residents in Charlottesville Area

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:47:08 EST

With the availability of public housing dwindling in the face of aging buildings and redevelopment efforts that sometimes reduce the number of units, those in need of subsidized housing are facing tough times. After she graduates, University of Virginia law student Kim Rolla will be able to tackle the problem locally in Central Virginia as the Law School's 12th Powell Fellow.

Symposium to Explore Global Financial Innovation in Wake of 2008 Economic Crisis

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:25:38 EST

In the face of a changing global financial market after the 2008 economic meltdown, a symposium at the University of Virginia School of Law will bring together top government officials, legal scholars and practitioners to consider the way forward.

Former International War Crimes Chief Prosecutor Teaches Course at UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:46:39 EST

Richard Goldstone, a former judge on South Africa's Constitutional Court and the first chief prosecutor of the U.N. war crimes tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, is teaching a course at UVA Law.

"Bending Toward Justice: The Struggle for Civil Rights Today," with Mary Bauer '90

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:36:00 EST

Mary Bauer '90, legal director of the Southern Poverty Law Center and an alumna of the University of Virginia School of Law, speaks as part of the University of Virginia's annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

"Defending Sen. Stevens: Fairness in Prosecuting the Law," with Robert Cary '90

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:12:22 EST

Robert Cary '90, partner at Williams & Connolly, discusses his experience defending U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens and the importance of fairness in prosecuting the law at a talk sponsored by the Federalist Society and the Rex E. Lee Law Society at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Alumni Q&A: Savoie '07 Researches Regulation of Radiology, Works to Improve Health Care in Rural Guatemala

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:32:01 EST

Brent Savoie, a 2007 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, works at the intersection of health care and law as a resident researcher in radiology at Johns Hopkins University and as a board member of Primeros Pasos, a rural health care clinic he founded in Guatemala in 2002.

Symposium to Consider Next Steps in Women in Combat Debate

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:12:28 EST

Last week, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifted the longstanding ban on U.S. military women serving in combat positions. On Friday, a symposium organized by a University of Virginia law professor and a female colonel in the Army Reserves will explore the next steps in the path toward full equality in the armed forces.

UVA Professor Richard Bonnie Meets with Vice President Biden, Federal Officials on Gun Violence

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:25:40 EST

University of Virginia law professor Richard Bonnie met with Vice President Joe Biden and other key federal officials for a round-table discussion on gun violence Friday in Richmond.

Southern Poverty Law Center Legal Director Mary Bauer '90 to Discuss Modern Civil Rights Struggle in Honor of MLK Day

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:13:24 EST

Mary Bauer, legal director of the Southern Poverty Law Center and an alumna of the University of Virginia School of Law, will speak at the Law School as part of UVA's annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

UVA Law Professor Richard Bonnie Testifies Before Sandy Hook Panel

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:27:29 EST

University of Virginia law professor Richard Bonnie, an expert in mental health and criminal law, testified Thursday before a panel convened by Connecticut Gov. Daniel Malloy to recommend policy reforms in the wake of the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Molly Pitcher Project Hails Military's Removal of Ban on Women in Combat

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:59:16 EST

A battle several University of Virginia law students and a professor were fighting to allow women the right to serve in combat roles ended today when reports emerged that U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was lifting a ban prohibiting women from serving in combat.

UVA Law Professor's Book Aims to Help Students Navigate Verbal Challenges of Law School, Workplace

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:41:09 EST

University of Virginia law professor Molly Bishop Shadel, who teaches courses in public speaking and persuasion, has authored a new book that attempts to help prepare law students for the communication challenges they will likely encounter in law school and in their careers as attorneys.

UVA Law Professor Takes Students Inside Office of Solicitor General

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:26:35 EST

University of Virginia law professor Toby Heytens, who previously served in the U.S. Office of the Solicitor General, launched a January Term course this week to introduce the office, its work, its little-known responsibilities and its unusual relationships with the Supreme Court, the president, Congress and the rest of the federal government.

How Would You Advise a Startup? Students Find Out in New J-Term Course

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:14:49 EST

Students at the University of Virginia School of Law will get an inside look on the legal steps involved in creating, developing and growing a start-up company through a new January Term course kicking off today.

O'Connell, 'Giant' of Insurance Law Reform and Longtime UVA Law Professor, Passes Away

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 16:40:47 EST

Jeffrey O'Connell, a pioneer of insurance law reform and a member of the University of Virginia School of Law's faculty for 32 years, died Sunday. He was 84.

'Fiscal Cliff' Compromise Is a Bad Deal, UVA Law Tax Policy Expert Says

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 13:33:01 EST

The measure approved late Tuesday to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff" is a bad deal, according to University of Virginia law professor and tax policy expert George Yin.

Professor John Harrison Remembers Robert Bork

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:52:40 EST

University of Virginia law professor John Harrison served as a clerk for Robert Bork on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and also was a student of Bork’s at Yale Law School. Bork, a former U.S. solicitor general and nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1987, died on Wednesday.

Law School Faculty Share Holiday Reading Lists

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:28:36 EST

As part of an annual tradition, University of Virginia School of Law faculty and administration members shared what they will be reading over the holiday break.

UVA Law Professor's Book Explores Untold Story of Impact of 1866 Civil Rights Act

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:41:53 EST

Though many civil rights laws have helped create a more egalitarian American society, looking back to the nation's first law protecting civil rights after the end of slavery offers fresh insight into lingering questions still debated today, University of Virginia law professor George Rutherglen says in his new book.

How Will the Supreme Court Rule on Same-Sex Marriage?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:20:11 EST

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pair of cases on same-sex marriage for the first time, prompting three University of Virginia School of Law professors to anticipate how the justices may rule.

Holiday Recipes and Memories from the Law School's Family Cookbooks

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:02:10 EST

University of Virginia School of Law faculty, staff and alumni opened up their cookbooks and shared recipes and memories from the holiday season.

UVA Clinic Argues Before Federal Appeals Court to Release Information Relating to Financial Meltdown

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

A University of Virginia law clinic argued before a federal appeals court today for the release of information that may shed light on the causes of the financial crisis in 2008.

After Putting Service and UVA Family First for Decades, Cronk Retires from Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:37:33 EST

A Law School institution with a big heart is retiring. Diane Cronk, who has served as a faculty secretary for more than 26 years — and unofficially as a community organizer and leader of support staff — will leave her job Dec. 21.

"Effective Visual Presentations," Inside the Classroom with Professor Molly Shadel

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:40:11 EST

In her Hallmarks of Distinguished Advocacy course, University of Virginia School of Law professor Molly Bishop Shadel uses a classic historical anecdote to explain how effective visual presentations can persuade audiences.

UVA Law Professors: Supreme Court Overturning Voting Rights Act Could Make for 'Rocky Ride'

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:50:17 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new constitutional challenge to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was designed to protect the rights of minority voters.

Workshops Help Scholars, Students Develop Works Exploring Legal History

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:41:09 EST

The legal history workshops at the University of Virginia School of Law attract top scholars and allow students to get the kind of feedback on their work normally reserved for faculty.

UVA Law's Public Speaking Courses Offer More than Just Courtroom Prep

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:46:34 EST

Public speaking courses at the University of Virginia School of Law teach students how to communicate more effectively in any situation, a skill that every lawyer would benefit from learning, the program's directors say.

For Workplace Harassment Lawsuits, Court Asks Who Qualifies as a Supervisor in Case Argued by UVA Law Professor

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:19:39 EST

University of Virginia law professor Dan Ortiz argued Monday before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of a Supreme Court Litigation Clinic client who allegedly faced discrimination in her job and sought to sue her employer, Ball State University in Indiana.

UVA Law Professor to Argue Workplace Harassment Case Before Supreme Court Today

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:54:18 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled today to hear oral arguments in an employment discrimination case brought by a woman represented by the University of Virginia School of Law's Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.

'Too Big to Jail?' A Student Scholarly Lunch with Professor Brandon Garrett

University of Virginia School of Law - Warren Craghead — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:13:37 EST

At a student scholarly lunch, University of Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett discusses a draft chapter from "Too Big to Jail," his forthcoming book about how corporations are prosecuted.

Auction Raises More Than $68,000 for Public Service Grants

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:58:00 EST

A mountain biking trip with University of Virginia law professors, burgers and beer with a federal judge, a plane ride over Charlottesville and introductory Mandarin Chinese language lessons were just of few of the prizes UVA Law students bought Saturday night at the Public Interest Law Association's annual auction and dance.

Human Rights Career Panel at UVA Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:59:05 EST

The Human Rights Program and the Public Service Center of the University of Virginia School of Law hosted a panel discussion on human rights careers.

'BambuBox' Wins Law School Entrepreneurship Contest, Progresses to UVA's Final Round

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:52:32 EST

A team of three University of Virginia law students who created a company that will ship subscribers samples of new natural and organic products will represent the Law School at the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup on Friday.

Juvenile Justice System Must Be Overhauled, Says Report Led by UVA Law Professor

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:04:08 EST

A new federally commissioned report led by University of Virginia law professor Richard Bonnie lays out a blueprint to reform the nation's juvenile justice system to better hold youth offenders accountable, prevent recidivism and ensure adolescent offenders are treated fairly.

"The Role of In-House Counsel," with David G. Leitch '85, General Counsel at Ford Motor Co.

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:27:24 EST

David G. Leitch '85, general counsel at Ford Motor Company, spoke about the role of an in-house counsel at a Fortune 10 company and the impact of regulatory burdens and adverse litigation on a major corporation.

Role of Money in Elections Will Continue to Raise Questions, Say UVA Law Professors

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two University of Virginia law professors reflected on the relationship between money, free speech and campaign finance in the wake of the presidential election this week.

UVA Law Alumni Elected to U.S. Senate

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:18:36 EST

A number of University of Virginia School of Law alumni were elected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, including Angus King '69, who won the seat vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe.

UVA Law Student Leads Drive to Allow Innocence Clinic Client to Vote for First Time

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:20:16 EST

An Innocence Project Clinic client who recently was exonerated of rape cast his vote for the first time today thanks to the efforts of supporters at the University of Virginia School of Law, including a student who helped take the man to the polls this morning.

Short Course Taught by Former Supreme Court Clerks Explores Pending Fourth Amendment Case

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:47:55 EST

Two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks recently taught a short course at the University of Virginia School of Law that offered students an in-depth study of a case being argued today at the Supreme Court.

Judge Paul Michel '66 on the U.S. Patent System

University of Virginia School of Law - Warren Craghead — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:39:38 EST

Paul Michel '66, who held the nation's top judicial position focused on intellectual property law matters as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 2005-10, delivered the keynote address at a symposium hosted by the Virginia Journal of Law & Technology.

Ryan on 'Poverty as Disability' and Reforming Special Education Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:09:38 EST

Students whose learning problems are connected to poverty may be wrongly excluded from access to special education programs under federal law, University of Virginia law professor Jim Ryan argues in a new article.

Virginia Assistant Attorney General Michelle Welch Discusses Animal Cruelty Laws at UVA Symposium

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:18:12 EST

Following the Michael Vick dogfighting case, laws in Virginia — and across the country — were strengthened to aid state-level animal cruelty prosecutions. But it's still hard to get substantive jail time for most intentional animal cruelty cases, said Virginia Assistant Attorney General Michelle Welch during a forum Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Stephan Named to Co-Lead Team Writing New Guidance on Foreign Relations Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:07:02 EST

University of Virginia law professor Paul B. Stephan will serve as a coordinating reporter for "The Restatement (Fourth) of the Foreign Relations Law of the United States," a new guide from the American Law Institute designed to clarify and modernize foreign relations law for judges, practitioners, scholars and more, the institute announced today.

Four UVA Law Students Receive Salzburg Cutler International Law Fellowships

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:21:05 EST

Four University of Virginia law students have been named inaugural Salzburg Cutler Fellows as part of a new national program designed to expose participants to emerging issues in international law and develop their expertise in the field.

UVA Law Conference Will Examine Impact of Special Interests on U.S. Intellectual Property Laws

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:42:55 EST

Experts and attorneys from Google, Netflix, private practice and academia will assess how much influence special interests are wielding in the evolution of the nation's copyright and patent laws at a symposium hosted by the University of Virginia School of Law on Oct. 26 in Caplin Pavilion.

Law School Community Members Sign Pledge to Support Diversity

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:47:28 EST

More than 500 students, faculty and staff at the University of Virginia School of Law signed the Diversity Pledge this week, an annual tradition that was moved this year for the first time to the fall semester.

Hellman Critiques Supreme Court's Role in Defining Corruption in Campaign Finance

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:29:18 EST

Whether various campaign finance laws are constitutional often depends on how the Supreme Court defines what kinds of political contributions or spending are corrupting. But the court should not be deciding what constitutes corruption in electoral politics, says University of Virginia law professor Deborah Hellman.

Meeting of Minds Sparks Ideas in Law and Humanities Workshop Series

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:32:49 EST

William & Mary Law School professor Laura Heymann was presenting her paper on what makes commodities such as art and consumer products authentic during a recent Law and Humanities workshop at the University of Virginia School of Law when a typical interchange sparked a not-so-typical idea.

Yin on the 'Greatest Tax Suit in the History of the World' and Why It Matters Today

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:02:24 EST

Uncovering how much government officials and those running for office pay — or should pay — in taxes has been a popular pastime for longer than many realize, as a new article by University of Virginia law professor George K. Yin illustrates.

UVA Law School Symposium to Feature National Expert in Fighting Animal Abuse

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:12:32 EST

A panel of animal law experts will focus on the latest law and policies regarding animal abuse at a public symposium hosted by the University of Virginia School of Law on Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. in Withers-Brown Hall, room 152.

Students Team Up with Alum to Educate Guatemalan Women About Their Rights

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Students at the University of Virginia School of Law are helping women in rural Guatemala understand their rights through a partnership with a human rights advocacy group founded by a UVA Law graduate.

Jeffries Makes Case for Reforming Constitutional Torts

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:27:37 EST

The law on when and whether public officials can be held liable for violating constitutional rights is incoherent, says Professor John C. Jeffries Jr. in a forthcoming Virginia Law Review article.

UVA Law Professors Preview Supreme Court Case Involving Affirmative Action in College Admissions

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:16:41 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case that could affect the use of race in admissions policies and procedures at public colleges and universities across the country.

Law Professors Seek to End Common Conflict of Interest in Clinical Research

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:06:02 EST

In a new article, two University of Virginia law professors offer a solution to the conflicts of interest that can arise when physicians who are participating in medical studies also advise patients in the study.

"Voter ID Laws in the 2012 Election"

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:55:03 EST

University of Virginia School of Law Professor Dan Ortiz discussed recent voter ID laws and other factors that may influence results in the upcoming election at a Oct. 3 lunch talk sponsored by the Virginia Law Democrats. Matthew Weinstein of Obama for America’s Voter Advocacy Project addresses specific ID requirements and poll observation in Virginia.

"Becoming a Law Professor"

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:49:17 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professors Deena Hurwitz, John Duffy, Risa Goluboff and Kerry Abrams spoke to students during an Oct. 1, 2012, panel discussion about the attributes candidates need to become law professors in today's market.

Workshop Series Focuses Students, Faculty on Emerging Law and Economics Scholarship

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:28:10 EST

Some of the sharpest minds in the field of law and economics first make a stop at the University of Virginia School of Law before finishing their latest paper.

Three Students Win Top GPA Awards

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:37:35 EST

Three University of Virginia law students received awards today for their academic performance.

"The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Sparks Innovation," with Professor Chris Sprigman

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:29:21 EST

Copying kills creativity, or so we've been taught. But formal intellectual property protection isn't always necessary, as UVA Law's Professor Chris Sprigman and his co-author, Professor Kal Raustiala of UCLA, argue in their new book, "The Knockoff Economy."

At Annual Supreme Court Roundup, UVA Law Professors Explain Health Care, Immigration Decisions

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:04:45 EST

Before a packed crowd of students and faculty in Caplin Pavilion, a panel of three University of Virginia law professors explained the most important Supreme Court decisions of the 2011-12 term, including cases involving the federal health care law and Arizona's immigration statute.

Foreign Lawyers Pursue Career Goals in Growing Graduate Studies Program

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:52:23 EST

This fall, the University of Virginia School of Law welcomed its largest graduate studies class in the past decade — 43 students from 18 different countries. The majority of these students come from abroad, and for many of them, a U.S. law degree provides the chance to advance professional and academic goals beyond what they've already achieved as lawyers in their home countries.

UVA Law Professor Models New Way of Teaching with Technology

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:33:00 EST

Professor Rip Verkerke redesigned his first-year Contracts course to have a "flipped" classroom model in which standard lectures are delivered online outside of class, while class sessions are reserved for discussion and group activities. Verkerke received a University of Virginia Hybrid Challenge Grant to remake the course.

"Disclosure and the Information Tradeoff: A Student Scholarly Lunch with Michael Gilbert"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:13:03 EST

Professor Michael Gilbert presents his latest paper, "Disclosure and the Information Tradeoff," which challenges conventional thinking about disclosure of money in politics. He spoke at a student scholarly lunch, hosted by Professor J.H. Verkerke.

Evidence Rules Drafted by UVA Law Professor Adopted for Virginia Courts

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:17:29 EST

A comprehensive set of rules governing evidence in Virginia trials drafted by a University of Virginia law professor was recently signed into law.

Marshall Counsels Low-Income LGBT New Yorkers Through New UVA Law School Fellowship

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:41:43 EST

As the inaugural Katherine and David deWilde '67 LGBT Summer Fellow, third-year law student Heather Marshall gained hands-on experience working on cutting-edge legal issues affecting low-income New Yorkers who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender.

Ahead of Supreme Court Roundup, Howard Discusses Emerging Picture of the Roberts Court

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:03:47 EST

With several new justices added in recent years after a long draught, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts' bench is more conservative but still a work in progress, says University of Virginia law professor A. E. Dick Howard.

Judge Overturns Robbery Conviction of UVA Law Innocence Clinic Client Facing Deportation

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:56:42 EST

A judge in Fairfax County Circuit Court on Thursday reversed the 2009 robbery conviction of a 22-year-old client of the University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project Clinic and the law firm McGuireWoods.

UVA Law Clinic Report Raises Questions About Virginia's Religious Exemptions from School Attendance

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:53:20 EST

More than 7,000 children in Virginia were exempted from mandatory school attendance last year under a state law that allows children to be excused due to families' religious beliefs, according to a new report by the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Alumni Q&A: Shaunik Panse '09 to Clerk for South African Constitutional Court

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Shaunik Panse '09 will clerk for South Africa's top judicial body, the Constitutional Court, for the first half of 2013, in a position offered to no more than a handful of lawyers around the world each year.

"Arizona v. United States: Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:51:00 EST

UVA Law professors Kerry Abrams, Anne Coughlin, John Harrison and David Martin discuss the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law.

Morley Named New Director of Law & Business Program

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:14:18 EST

University of Virginia law professor John Morley, an expert in mutual fund regulation, trusts and estates, and corporate governance, has been named director of the Law School's Law & Business Program.

UVA Law Public Speaking Experts Critique Campaign Speeches

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:13:27 EST

University of Virginia law professors and public speaking experts Molly Bishop Shadel and Robert Sayler have launched a blog analyzing the campaign communication strategies of President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

UVA Law Clinic Will Give Startup Companies at Darden a Legal Leg Up

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:31:48 EST

Through a new clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law, law students are providing free legal services to startup companies founded by students at UVA's Darden School of Business.

UVA Law Library's 'Refdesk' Tackles Tricky Research Queries in Support of Faculty

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:49:25 EST

When University of Virginia law professor and legal historian Risa Goluboff needs to track down facts, data or statistics for her research, she invariably seeks out the assistance of the sleuths in the Law Library's research department, through their service known as "Refdesk."

Three First-Year Students Receive School's Top Scholarships

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:50:12 EST

Three members of the Class of 2015 have received the University of Virginia School of Law's most prestigious scholarships.

Justice Department Lawyer Andy Mao '98 on Prosecuting Health Fraud, Major Pharmaceutical Company Settlement

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:42:46 EST

Andy Mao, who serves as senior counsel for health care fraud and elder justice at the Justice Department, recently discussed a recent $3 billion health fraud settlement, his career and his advice for law students hoping to work at the DOJ.

UVA Law Library Exhibit Showcases Groundbreaking Photojournalist

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:50:26 EST

The Arthur J. Morris Law Library at the University of Virginia School of Law has launched an exhibit of the groundbreaking photojournalist André Kertész in honor of the 100th anniversary of the late artist's first photograph.

Class of 2015 Orientation Address, with Rebecca Vallas '09

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:42:56 EST

Rebecca Vallas '09, a staff attorney with the nonprofit Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and a former Skadden Fellow and PILA president, welcomed first-year, transfer and exchange students to the Law School on Aug. 20. Dean Paul G. Mahoney, Senior Assistant Dean for Admission Anne Richard and Student Bar Association President Alex Aurisch '13 also spoke.

Class of 2015 Brings Variety of Experience to Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:59:21 EST

A paratrooper, an Arabic linguist and a journalist — and that's the resume of just one student in the University of Virginia School of Law's Class of 2015. The Law School's 358 first-year students, who started classes this week, bring a wealth of diverse experiences to UVA, though they share the common goal of studying law.

New Karsh Student Services Center Opens for Business

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:02:47 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law has wrapped major construction on the new Karsh Student Services Center and other renovations designed to improve the student and visitor experience.

WTJU Interviews Professor Setear About His Research Into Contracts With the Devil in Pop Culture

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:13:35 EST

WTJU's Soundboard interviews University of Virginia law professor John Setear about his recent research into contracts with the devil, as depicted in movies, TV shows, music, books and theater.

Orientation Speaker Rebecca Vallas '09 Reflects on Career in Public Service

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Rebecca Vallas '09, a staff attorney with the nonprofit Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and a former Skadden Fellow, will deliver the Class of 2015 orientation address at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Reversal of Wolfe's Death Sentence

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:57:29 EST

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court's decision to toss out the murder-for-hire conviction and death sentence of Northern Virginia man Justin Wolfe, a client of the University of Virginia School of Law's Innocence Project Clinic and pro bono attorneys with the law firm King & Spalding and the Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center.

"The Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law"

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:11:00 EST

Clinic co-directors Allen Hench and Tara Boyd and clinic students Pedro Bermeo and Christina Leaton discuss the Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.

David Martin on New U.S. Policy to Defer Deportation of Young Immigrants

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:21:43 EST

As many as 1.7 million young illegal immigrants may qualify for temporary legal status under a new federal policy, known as "deferred action," that goes into effect Wednesday.

Are Facebook 'Likes' Protected by the First Amendment?

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:45:39 EST

Should 'liking' something on Facebook be protected by the First Amendment? University of Virginia School of Law experts weigh in on a case before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Julia Lacovara '14: In Tanzania as the Rwanda Tribunal Wraps Up Its Work Prosecuting War Criminals

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 8 Aug 2012 10:55:52 EST

Julia Lacovara, a rising second-year UVA Law student, has been working as an intern in the Chambers section of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Knockoffs Can Spark Innovation, Boost Economy, UVA Law Professor's Book Argues

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:32:22 EST

Christopher Sprigman is the co-author of "The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Sparks Innovation," a new book that explores how certain industries prosper without copyright and patent law, even amidst pervasive imitation.

Summer Research Assistants Hit the Books on Behalf of Professors

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 2 Aug 2012 09:40:03 EST

Mingda Hang is among a select group of law students who spend part or all of their summer conducting cutting-edge research for faculty on legal issues concerning everything from human rights to environmental law.

Melissa Reilly-Diakun '14: Monitoring Compliance With Law in Local Liberian Villages

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 10:48:38 EST

Melissa Reilly-Diakun, a rising second-year UVA Law student, is interning with the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission in Liberia, helping to train communities about Liberia's legal system and take on cases.

UVA Law Professor Helps Win Case Against Russian Government's Seizure of Oil Company

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:18:12 EST

A University of Virginia law professor served as a consultant and expert witness in a successful multimillion dollar arbitration case against the Russian government over its seizure of the assets of Yukos Oil Co., which was among the world's largest oil and gas companies.

Geis Takes on New Role as Vice Dean

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:40:21 EST

George Geis, an expert in corporate law and contracts, has been named the new vice dean of the University of Virginia School of Law.

Devilish Deals: Professor Explores Contracts with The Prince of Darkness in Popular Culture

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:32:01 EST

Over the summer, UVA Law Professor John Setear has been researching contracts with the devil in books, music, comics, theater, movies and TV shows for a forthcoming article.

Kendra Wergin '14 Helps Prosecute Leader of Bosnian Serb Army at The Hague

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:56:09 EST

Kendra Wergin, a rising second-year UVA Law student, is interning at the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia at The Hague.

UVA Law Professor, Alumna Mary Elizabeth Magill Named Dean of Stanford Law School

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:11:12 EST

University of Virginia School of Law professor and alumna Mary Elizabeth Magill has been named dean of Stanford Law School, officials from Stanford University announced today.

Richard Bonnie on the Need for a Constitutional Right to the Insanity Defense

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:42:32 EST

Bonnie, a UVA professor of law, medicine and public policy and director of UVA's Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, explains why he believes the Supreme Court should establish a constitutional right to the insanity defense.

Taking the Bar: Tips from UVA Law Faculty, Administrators

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:22:57 EST

Since graduation in May, members of the University of Virginia School of Law's Class of 2012 have been studying hard to prepare for the state bar exams, which are slated to take place next week.

UVA Law School Completes Capital Campaign, Surpasses $150 Million Goal

University of Virginia School of Law - Cullen Couch — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:01:50 EST

The University of Virginia School of Law has concluded its eight-year capital campaign, raising $173.9 million to enhance the student experience.

Law School Faculty Share Summer Reading Picks

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:45:56 EST

Members of the University of Virginia School of Law faculty shared what they are reading over the summer.

Alumni Q&A: Plummer '94, Agent for Top Baseball Prospects From Dominican Republic, on How He Got in the Game

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:59:16 EST

Baseball player agent Rob Plummer, has carved out a niche representing some of the most promising young players from the Dominican Republic.

"The (Sometimes) Constitutional Point of 'Pointless Indignity,'" with Josh Bowers

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:33:14 EST

University of Virginia law professor Josh Bowers looks at arrests that may be "pointless indignit[ies]" but also "constitutionally reasonable" during a faculty workshop July 10 at the Law School.

Supreme Court to Hear Workplace Harassment Case from University of Virginia Law School Clinic

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:45:10 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the employment discrimination case of a woman being represented by the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.

First Amendment Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Eric Williamson — Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:03:38 EST

Clinic co-director Josh Wheeler and clinic participant Tiffany Rainbolt discuss the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law. Supervised by the legal staff of the Thomas Jefferson Center and attorneys from the law firm Baker Hostetler, students in the First Amendment Clinic conduct legal research, meet with clients and co-counsel, and draft legal memoranda and briefs.

Health Law at the University of Virginia School of Law

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 16:56:10 EST

Professor Margaret Riley discusses the Health Law Program at the University of Virginia School of Law during a spring 2012 admitted students open house.

UVA Law Library's Digital Exhibit Reveals Little-Known Details of Tokyo War Crimes Trial

University of Virginia School of Law - Brian McNeill — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:23:05 EST

Frank Stacy Tavenner Jr., a 1927 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and assistant chief prosecutor of the Tokyo War Crimes trial, stood at the lectern on April 16, 1948, and delivered the final summation in the case against 28 Japanese defendants who stood accused of starting an illegal war, atrocities and crimes against humanity committed during World War II.

Professors React to Supreme Court Decisions on Health Care, Stolen Valor

University of Virginia School of Law - Mary Wood — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:58:24 EST

Several University of Virginia law professors had early reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as a decision that struck down the Stolen Valor Act as unconstitutional.

Coppola, Dockery Win Semifinal Round of UVA Business Competition with 'Petrohedge'

Mary Wood, University of Virginia School of Law — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:16:03 EST

Third-year law students Brian Coppola and Clinton Dockery bet on the economic opportunity offered by a volatile gas market and won the Law School stage of a university-wide business competition last week.