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…
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 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…
“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…
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,”…
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?”
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….
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:
Professor Ben Levin’s essay “Prosecuting the Crisis” has been published in the Fordham Urban Law Journal. In the abstract, he writes: Over the past decade, activists and academics have celebrated the rise of the so-called “progressive prosecutor” movement. District attorney candidates—often former public defenders or civil rights lawyers—have promised to use prosecutorial discretion to address the…
Professor Kathleen Clark testified at the GOP Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing for Unsuitable Litigation: Oversight of Third-Party Litigation Funding on September 13. View here:
We are pleased to introduce you to our most recent scholars. Associate Professor of Law Conor Clarke‘s tax law scholarship brings a new perspective to a range of complex concepts through both empirical and historical lenses. His current course offerings include Tax Policy and Budget Seminar. Professor Melissa (MJ) Durkee‘s research explores…
Congratulations to our student Blake Comeaux, JD ’26, who was awarded Thompson Coburn LLP’s 2023-2024 Eagleton Scholarship. The scholarship supports a promising legal mind of diverse background with financial support, guidance, and professional mentorship. “I am beyond grateful to Thompson Coburn for this tremendous opportunity. Getting to work with such a well-respected firm, for both…