William R. Orthwein Distinguished Professor of Law Ronald M. Levin authored a CNN opinion article on the Supreme Court’s Chevron deference. Levin’s analysis in the article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron deference doctrine, a legal precedent that required courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes….
WashULaw welcomes Stefanie Lindquist as its new dean, effective today. Lindquist, an esteemed legal scholar and academic leader, brings a wealth of experience and vision to the role. Lindquist joins WashULaw from Arizona State University, where she served as Senior Vice President for Global Academic Initiatives. She also served as Associate Dean of the University…
The Dallas Housing Authority has dedicated its West Dallas headquarters to former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary and WashULaw alumnus, Hon. Alphonso Jackson, JD ‘73. “This is an important testament to Al’s legacy and the inspiration he provides to future generations. We are grateful for Al’s contributions and are privileged to have him…
Congratulations to Alicia McDonnell, JD ’95, who was recognized as a Clinic 50th Anniversary Award Honoree at the Distinguished Alumni Awards & 50th Anniversary of the Clinical Education Program on April 12. The Clinic’s 50th Anniversary Award honors individuals who have made a significant impact on the Clinical Education Program, who have dedicated their careers…
Three WashULaw faculty members participated in the 2024 Law and Society Association Annual meeting in June. William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law MJ Durkee served as chair and discussant on the paper session, “Reconceiving and Reordering International Rights” while Professors Trevor Gardner and Ben Levin participated in the roundtable session “Police, Democracy, and Local Government.”…
On behalf of WashULaw, Dean Russell K. Osgood presented Howard Cayne, JD ’79 with the 2024 Dean’s Medal during a ceremony in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom at Anheuser-Busch Hall on April 12. The Dean’s Medal is a rare honor and recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the law school, including inspiring…
The Appellate Advocacy Clinic provides law students with the opportunity to brief and argue civil rights cases in the United States Courts of Appeals, led by Lecturer in Law Steve Alagna, JD ’16. A graduate of WashULaw, Professor Alagna returned to teach legal practice while at BCLP and quickly realized his love of teaching. That…
Congratulations to James Watson, JD ’98 who was recognized at this year’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards from The Indiana Lawyer with the Distinguished Barrister Award. The Distinguished Barrister Award honors those who have set themselves apart as leaders of the legal profession with at least 20 years of experience. The award was presented at…
Professor MJ Durkee presented “Space Law as Twenty-First Century International Law,” at the United States Air Force Academy, in a Space Law Lecture Series organized by their Law, Technology, and Warfare Research Cell. Watch Professor Durkee’s presentation here. Professor Durkee investigates the public-private interactions that produce and interpret international legal norms and considers how legal and…
2023-2024 marked the 25th academic year that WashULaw in partnership with the Department of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies has offered the course Law, Gender, and Justice to undergraduate students. The course is unique because it is taught by law students under the supervision of a member of the School of Law faculty. It explores how…
Congratulations to Professor Kimberly Norwood, who received The Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis on May 21. The Award is given annually to five individuals whose work advances a pluralistic society where diverse religious, racial, and ethnic groups live and work together and their differences…
Professor John Inazu’s latest book “Learning to Disagree” was published in April. The WashU community gathered for remarks from Professor Inazu, an interdisciplinary faculty panel led by Professor Peter Boumgarden, and comments from Professor John Hendrix, the book’s illustrator. Following the launch, Professor Inazu was interviewed by a number of institutions and publications, including the…