Professor Karen Tokarz Elected to Association of Missouri Mediators Board of Directors
Congratulations to Professor Karen Tokarz, who was elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Missouri Mediators.
WashULaw Alum Recognized for Child Advocacy
Washington Magazine recently highlighted Rachel Marsh, JD ’00, MSW ’00, and her career in child advocacy, both in direct service and policy making arenas. Currently the CEO of the Children’s Alliance of Kansas, Marsh leverages her two WashU degrees to promote child safety and well-being. “I can’t speak highly enough of the joint degree experience…
New Chinese Law & Legal Research Volume from Lecturer in Law
The second edition of “Chinese Law and Legal Research,” written by Director of Technical Services Librarian and Lecturer in Law, Wei Luo was recently published by William S. Hein & Co. This book explores the legal landscape of one of the world’s most dynamically changing nations. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese constitution,…
Professor Susan Frelich Appleton Leads a Discussion for The American Law Institute
Professor Susan Frelich Appleton recently led a discussion of Restatement of the Law, Children and the Law for The American Law Institute. The event was held at Columbia Law School and included reflection on issues and themes that recurred during the years of work on the Restatement, in addition to panels on family regulation and…
WashULaw Hosts Successful JSD Symposium
Earlier this month the School of Law hosted the JSD Symposium: The Next Generation of Scholarship, sponsored by the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute. JSD candidates from renowned universities across the U.S. gathered to present scholarship to their peers and receive feedback. The symposium also provided a unique opportunity to gain insight into doctoral-level…
Professor Emerita Rebecca Dresser Receives 2023 Bioethics Founders’ Award
Congratulations to Rebecca Dresser, Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor of Law Emerita, who was named a recipient of a 2023 Bioethics Founders’ Award by The Hastings Center, a premier bioethics research institute and think tank in New York. Per the announcement, the award “recognizes individuals from around the world who have made substantial, sustained contributions to…
Professor John Inazu Speaks at Mayo Clinic
Professor John Inazu recently spoke at a gathering of medical professionals hosted by the Mayo Clinic Program in Professionalism and Values. Guests included institutional leaders from Baylor University, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, Dartmouth, Dell (University of Texas), Duke, HCA Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Medical College of Wisconsin, Stanford, UCLA, UCSF Health, and Yale, as…
WashULaw Professors’ Scholarship Selected for Republication in Noted Securities Anthology
“The Further Erosion of Investor Protection: Expanding Exemptions, SPAC Mergers, and Direct Listings” by Professors Andrew Tuch and Joel Seligman, originally published in the Iowa Law Review, has been selected for republication in Securities Law Review, an anthology edited by Professor Donald Langevoort of Georgetown Law School and published by Thomson Reuters. The anthology features 10…
Cordell Institute Advises On Genealogy Service Enrollment
This October marks National Genealogy Month, a time to celebrate and explore our family histories. With the help of genetic ancestry services, it’s easier than ever to uncover our roots and learn more about our heritage. “Many people are using genetic ancestry services to learn more about their family histories and potentially their health risks,”…
Professor Lauren Yu-Hsin Lin Speaks at Cornell Law School
Chinese corporate law expert and Visiting Professor Lauren Yu-Hsin Lin recently spoke at Cornell Law School in conjunction with the Clarke Program in East Asian Law & Culture. Professor Lauren Yu-Hsin Lin discussed the topic “Are Chinese Private Firms Truly Private?”
Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law Expands Leadership Team
WashULaw’s Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law announced the appointment of a new faculty co-director from the School of Medicine, Dr. Richard Cote, and associate directors Ryan Durrie, JD, and Dr. Mary Mason. The Cordell Institute’s mission is to be an internationally-recognized voice and resource in ethical health and human information privacy policy….
Professor Travis Crum Contributes Opinion to The Hill
Head to the Opinion Section of The Hill for a recent piece by Associate Professor Travis Crum. Titled “How the House battle for a new Speaker could topple Trump’s bid for the presidency,” the article discusses the debate over the Insurrection Clause. Read here: