Archive for: Andrea Krumm

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    Celebrating 150 Years of Minor v. Happersett: Washington University Law Review Symposium Examines the Past and Future of Women’s Rights

      WashU Law hosted a significant event to commemorate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Minor v. Happersett. On Friday, September 27, 2024, the Washington University Law Review Symposium brought together esteemed scholars to reflect on the historical impact of the St. Louis-based case and to explore the evolving landscape of women’s…

  • Professor Crum Honored with Distinguished Scholarship Award

    WashU Law proudly celebrates Professor Travis Crum, who recently received the 2025 AALS Distinguished Scholarship Award in Election Law. This annual honor is presented in recognition of “a single work that exemplifies excellence in the field and that is published in a given year.” Professor Crum was recognized for his article in the Yale Law…

  • Crimes Against Humanity Initiative Featured in The New York Times Magazine

    Linda Kinstler of The New York Times Magazine recently published an in-depth look at the current debate over the term “genocide” and its use in describing both historic and ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Myanmar, and elsewhere. Professor Leila Sadat, James Carr Professor of International Criminal Law, and the Crimes Against Humanity Initiative here at WashU…

  • Brenda Dvoskin Joins WashU Law

    WashU Law is pleased to welcome Brenda Dvoskin as an Associate Professor of Law. Dvoskin brings a wealth of experience to our halls and joins WashU with a research portfolio focusing on the pressing legal and social questions surrounding sexuality, privacy, and digital spaces. “What set WashU apart during my interview were the questions the…

  • Recap: Michael Isikoff on the Legal Shadow of 9/11

    On September 11, 2024, WashU Law welcomed esteemed investigative journalist Michael Isikoff for an in-depth discussion on the myriad of legal issues stemming from the federal government’s response to 9/11. Isikoff is a WashU alumnus and veteran reporter whose work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Newsweek….

  • WashU Law Professor Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff Shines at Joint Happy Hour Event

    The Association for Women Faculty at WashU recently hosted a special joint happy hour event that brought together women faculty from across campuses for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations. Held last Friday, November 1, the event was a collaborative effort between the Academic Women’s Network at the medical school and the Association for…

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    Students Represent WashU Law at 79th United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee for Discussion on Crimes Against Humanity

    As the 79th Session of the United Nations Sixth Committee (Legal) convened this month, a team of WashU Law students was in the room, watching and documenting the world’s progress toward a formal treaty—akin to those concerning Genocide or War Crimes—on Crimes Against Humanity. WashU Law Professor Leila Sadat, director and founder of the Crimes…

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    WashU Law Celebrates Inaugural Legal Tech Week

    On October 21, WashU Law launched its first-ever Legal Tech Week, an event series dedicated to examining the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal field. Uniting legal experts, tech innovators and WashU Law alumni, Legal Tech Week offered an in-depth look at how AI-enabled tools and technologies are reshaping the modern lawyer. Highlights…