2.8.2012
"The Rule of Law," with U.S. Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III '72
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Federal appeals judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III '72 delivered the inaugural Lillian BeVier Lecture on the Rule of Law on Feb. 7 at the University of Virginia School of Law.

2.7.2012
Criminals Are New Priority for U.S. Immigration Enforcement, ICE Director Says
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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is "redefining" its approach to enforcing the nation's immigration laws by targeting its efforts at specific groups of illegal immigrants — most notably those with a criminal record, ICE Director John Morton said Monday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

2.6.2012
"All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals"
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David Scheffer, who served as the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law on contemporary issues in war crimes and provided a historical overview of war crimes tribunals.

2.2.2012
"The Final Days of Martin Luther King Jr.," with Julian Bond and Michael Cody '61
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University of Virginia School of Law alumnus Michael Cody '61 and civil rights leader Julian Bond, a history professor in UVA's College of Arts & Sciences, shared their personal stories about Martin Luther King Jr. in a discussion Tuesday night at the Law School.

1.25.2012
Flag Burning and Free Speech: Inside the Classroom with Professor Frederick Schauer
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Professor Frederick Schauer teaches constitutional law and jurisprudence at the University of Virginia School of Law. In this lecture from his course, Constitutional Law II: Freedom of Speech and Press, he lectures on free speech and the burning of the American flag.

1.17.2012
"Applied Problem Solving" with Professor George Geis and John Esterhay
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Law School professor George Geis and McKinsey & Co. management consultant John Esterhay introduce students to "Applied Problem Solving," a January Term short course that offers a structured approach to problem solving.

12.2.2011
"Law School Exam Tips," with Professor Anne Coughlin
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University of Virginia School of Law professor Anne Coughlin offers law students tips on how to take an exam.

11.28.2011
Greater Disclosure Would Boost Political Speech, Gilbert Says
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While conventional wisdom holds that mandatory disclosure of political activities chills political speech, University of Virginia School of Law professor Michael Gilbert argues that greater disclosure could actually lead to an increase in political speech.

11.21.2011
"A Debate on Citizens United"
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"A Debate on Citizens United," featuring Brad Smith, former FEC chairman, and Joseph Birkenstock, former chief counsel of the Democratic National Committee, and moderated by Virginia Law professor John Harrison.

11.21.2011
"What Every Lawyer Should Know About Client Relationships," with Adjunct Professor Jim Donovan, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
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Goldman Sachs managing director and Law School adjunct professor Jim Donovan is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most sophisticated organizations. He shared his insights into the effective management and cultivation of client relationships Nov. 18 during a lunch talk at the University of Virginia School of Law.

11.14.2011
"Pro Bono and Professionalism: Keys to a Winning Career," with Kim Keenan '87, General Counsel, NAACP
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Kim Keenan '87, general counsel of the NAACP, spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

11.14.2011
"The Value of Diversity on the Bench," with Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn '86, Supreme Court of Virginia
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Virginia Supreme Court Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn '86 spoke Saturday at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

11.14.2011
"Justice? Unlikely!" with Justice Cleo Powell, Supreme Court of Virginia
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Powell '82, the first African-American woman to serve on Virginia's Supreme Court, spoke Nov. 10 at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of a conference on increasing diversity in the legal profession.

11.7.2011
Garrett: Supreme Court Unlikely to Solve Problems with Unreliability of Eyewitness Identification
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The U.S. Supreme Court is unlikely to address some of the key questions surrounding the unreliability of eyewitness identifications, but certain states are beginning to take steps that reduce the possibility of wrongful criminal convictions based on eyewitness testimony, Virginia Law professor Brandon Garrett said.

11.4.2011
"Palestinian Refugees and the Middle East Conflict: The Difference that Law Makes"
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Susan M. Akram, a Boston University School of Law professor, spoke Friday at the University of Virginia School of Law about the role of law in protecting refugees from the conflict in the Middle East.

11.3.2011
"The International Investment Regime: Its Role Today and Challenges Tomorrow," with Ko-Yung Tung
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Ko-Yung Tung, former vice president and general counsel of the World Bank, spoke at the Law School on global development, fighting poverty, and the challenges posed in balancing the interests of foreign investors against those of the host sovereign countries during the financial crisis.

10.28.2011
Tackling Climate Change Necessary, Despite Tough Economic Times, Browner Says
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The United States must move forward with laws and policies that halt global climate change, President Barack Obama’s former senior adviser on climate change and energy said Thursday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

10.27.2011
“The Fairer Sex: A Conversation about Women in the Judiciary”
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Female judges bring invaluable life experiences to the bench and more women are needed in the judiciary, U.S. Judge Nancy Gertner and Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick said Tuesday during a panel at the University of Virginia School of Law.

10.26.2011
"Occupy Wall Street: Views on the OWS Movement and the Financial Crisis: A Panel Discussion"
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Professor M. Todd Henderson of the University of Chicago School of Law, and Virginia Law professors Quinn Curtis and John Morley discuss the Occupy Wall Street protests and the financial crisis.

10.25.2011
"Regulating Hedge Funds: Present Issues and Future Developments"
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David Selden '96, a partner at Fried Frank, and Professor John Morley address the general issues in regulating hedge funds. This program is not intended to provide legal advice, and no legal or business decision should be made based on its content.

10.12.2011
"The Law of Politics: Under Siege and In Transition," with Robert Bauer '76
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Robert Bauer ’76, general counsel to President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and a former White House counsel, said Monday that an anti-reform movement has been dismantling rules that aim to protect confidence and integrity in government.

9.27.2011
"Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Curbing Class Action Abuse or Slashing Workers' Rights?"
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In a debate over the U.S. Supreme Court case Wal-Mart v. Dukes, Joseph Sellers, attorney for the plaintiff, appeared alongside Mark Perry, lawyer for Wal-Mart, at the University of Virginia School of Law. The debate was moderated by professor George Rutherglen and featured professor John Monahan.

9.16.2011
2011 Supreme Court Roundup, with Professors A. E. Dick Howard, Leslie Kendrick, Toby Heytens, David Martin and George Rutherglen
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In an annual tradition, University of Virginia law professors discussed the most important decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court from this past term.

9.14.2011
The Arizona Immigration Law, Sanctuary Cities, and Secure Communities: What Can States Do About Illegal Aliens?
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Professor David Martin debated Arizona's immigration law with Ilya Shapiro on Wednesday.

9.13.2011
"9/11 and the Law – 10 Years Later"
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In the decade since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government has adopted a “war model” in its legal approach to dealing with terrorism that remains strong today, a panel of professors said Monday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

9.7.2011
"Genes, Drugs and Moral Responsibility," with Dr. Kenneth Kendler
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Genes and behavior both play a role in how mental and addictive disorders develop, a leading authority on psychiatric and behavioral genetics said Wednesday at the University of Virginia School of Law.

9.7.2011
"ICE's Homeland Security Mission: A Delicate Balance," with Peter Vincent '95
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U.S. immigration policy is at a crossroads, said Peter Vincent ’95, a senior immigration official who spoke at the University of Virginia School of Law on Monday.

8.24.2011
Class of 2014 Most Competitive in School History
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The 357 members of the University of Virginia School of Law’s entering Class of 2014 were selected via the most competitive application process in the school’s history and boast the highest-ever median undergraduate grade-point average.

8.5.2011
"The Debt Ceiling and Section 4 of the 14th Amendment," with Professor John Harrison
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Professor John Harrison led a discussion with research assistants and professors about the extent of presidential power in the recent debate over raising the debt ceiling during a lunch talk Thursday.

7.11.2011
Professor Risa Goluboff on "People Out of Place: The Sixties, the Supreme Court and Vagrancy Law" (Faculty Workshop)
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Professor Risa Goluboff discusses her forthcoming book, "People Out of Place: The Sixties, the Supreme Court and Vagrancy Law," during a faculty workshop on June 28.

5.23.2011
Holder Urges Grads to Emulate Robert Kennedy's Legacy of Service
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New Virginia Law graduates should continue the legacy of leadership established by predecessors such as Robert F. Kennedy ’51, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told the Law School’s Class of 2011 during commencement Sunday.

5.16.2011
Walker Retires After Making Mark in Procedural Justice, Courtroom Use of Social Science
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When experts testify in court about big-picture data, such as how often eyewitnesses are wrong or the impact of basing job promotions on standardized tests, they follow guidelines developed in part by University of Virginia law professor Larry Walker, who is retiring this summer after 33 years at Virginia.

5.5.2011
Professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin on "Courage to Dissent" at UVA Law Alumni Weekend
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Professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin discusses her recent book, "Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement," during UVA Law Alumni Weekend 2011.

5.4.2011
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan Speaks at UVA Law Alumni Weekend, April 30, 2011
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University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan spoke at the Law School's Alumni Weekend on April 30, 2011. Dean Paul G. Mahoney introduced Sullivan.

4.15.2011
Cariello, Gocek Take Home Lile Moot Court Prize; Archibald Named Best Oralist
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Third-year law students Christopher Cariello and Daniel Gocek were named winners Saturday of the 82nd Annual William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition.

4.13.2011
Charge to the Class of 2011, with Professor Anne Coughlin
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Professor Anne Coughlin offers advice and support to graduating students during the Charge to the Class of 2011 in Caplin Pavilion on April 13.

4.8.2011
Markel Discusses Morality of Criminal Law at Journal Symposium
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Florida State University law professor Dan Markel discussed the role of morality in criminal law during the inaugural Virginia Journal of Criminal Law symposium on April 7.

4.7.2011
"Judicial Inactivism," with Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen
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Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, delivered the 13th annual Henry J. Abraham Distinguished Lecture at the University of Virginia School of Law.

4.1.2011
“Making Real Health Reform Work," with Len Nichols
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Len Nichols, an expert in national health policy, spoke at the Law School as part of a series focused on health care reform.

4.1.2011
Andrew Block Discusses the Law and Public Service Program
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Assistant Professor Andrew Block discussed the Program in Law and Public Service at a recent open house for admitted students. The program is designed to offer a select group of students the opportunity to receive intensive and appropriate training that will prepare them for a career in public service.

4.1.2011
"CLS v. Martinez: When Fundamental Rights Collide," with Professors Douglas Laycock and Barbara Armacost and Opposing Counsel Kim Colby and Scott Ballenger '96
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Professor Douglas Laycock joined Kim Colby, counsel for the Christian Legal Society, and Scott Ballenger '96, counsel for Martinez, to discuss the recent Supreme Court case CLS v. Martinez. Professor Barbara Armacost moderated.

4.1.2011
DeMaurice Smith '89: NFL Players Want Equitable Share
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NFL players turned down the “worst deal in professional sports” last month and are now bearing the brunt of the owners’ lockout strategy, said NFL Players Association head DeMaurice Smith ’89 during a talk Thursday at the Darden School of Business.

3.30.2011
Mark Stancil '99 Discusses the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic
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Mark Stancil, an instructor for the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic and a 1999 graduate of the Law School, discusses the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at an open house for admitted students. A former clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, Stancil is a partner at Robbins Russell in Washington, D.C. ...

3.29.2011
"The Skadden Fellowship Presentation," Featuring Susan Butler Plum
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Susan Butler Plum, director of the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, led a panel of Skadden fellows in a discussion of the fellowship and the application process.

3.24.2011
Panelists Discuss Citizens United Impact on 2010 Elections
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Panelists Marc Elias, former general counsel to the John Kerry 2004 presidential campaign; Trevor Potter, former general counsel to the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign; and John Samples, director of the Center for Representative Government at the Cato Institute, discuss the impact of the Citizens United decision on the ...

3.18.2011
Panelists Discuss "Courage To Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement"
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Harvard Law Professor Kenneth Mack, Anthony V. Alfieri of the University of Miami School of Law and Professor Risa Goluboff discussed Professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin's new book, "Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement," during a recent panel. Vice Dean Elizabeth Magill moderated.

3.18.2011
"Economic Uncertainty and the Role of the Courts," with Dean Paul Mahoney and Professor Paul Stephan
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Panelists Dean Paul G. Mahoney and Professor Paul Stephan joined Professor Todd Zywicki of George Mason University School of Law for a panel discussion on the role of the courts in an uncertain economic climate as part of the Federalist Society's 30th Annual Student Symposium.

3.4.2011
"Are Bailouts Inevitable?" with Dean Paul Mahoney and Randall Guynn '84
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Dean Paul Mahoney and Randall Guynn '84, head of Davis Polk's Financial Institutions Group, debate the inevitability of bailouts.

2.28.2011
Expert Panel: High Executive Pay Ethically Problematic in Poor Economy
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A “winner-take-all” philosophy pervading our culture has resulted in disproportionate executive compensation and has demoralized Americans seeking to improve their economic status, according to Walter Bardenwerper ’76, a panelist at the Fifth Annual Virginia Law & Business Review Symposium.

2.25.2011
The McCorkle Lecture with Judge Michael Boudin: "Friendly, J. Dissenting"
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Judge Michael Boudin delivered the McCorkle Lecture in Caplin Pavilion on Feb. 24

2.22.2011
Panel: The Role of Security Forces in Promoting Rule of Law
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Panelists Colette Rausch, Lt. Comm. John B. Reese and Professor Thomas Nachbar discussed the role of security forces in promoting the rule of law at the J.B. Moore Society of International Law's 60th Anniversary symposium on Feb. 18. Professor John Setear moderated.

2.16.2011
U.S. Attorney Heaphy: Public Service Offers Chance to Make Impact
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Public service offers a kind of satisfaction that only comes from working for the greater good, U.S. Attorney Timothy Heaphy said Friday at the Law School.

2.11.2011
Nicholson Named 10th Powell Public Service Fellow
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The Law School has named third-year law student Peggy Nicholson the 10th Powell Fellow, an honor that will fund her work on behalf of children in the juvenile justice system in North Carolina.

1.19.2011
Carson: King's Mission Transcended Civil Rights Struggle
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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. should be remembered as a symbol of a worldwide social movement, not just as a civil rights leader, a leading King scholar and historian said Monday at the Law School.

12.10.2010
Harris, Roth Receive Skadden and Independence Foundation Fellowships
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Two third-year University of Virginia Law School students have been named recipients of prestigious, nationally competitive public service law fellowships.

12.3.2010
Law Should Encourage Marriage, Sears Says
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American law and public policy must encourage marriage, former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears LL.M. ‘95 said at the Law School Wednesday.

12.1.2010
"How to Take a Law School Exam," with Professor Anne Coughlin
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Professor Anne Coughlin discussed law school exams and study strategies on Nov. 30 at an event sponsored by Women of Color.

11.22.2010
Controversial Court Decisions Sometimes Create Backlash, Klarman Says
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Landmark court decisions on contentious social issues such as abortion and the death penalty have created public backlash against the causes they seemed to advance, Harvard Law School Professor Michael Klarman said last week.

11.19.2010
Legislative Intent Not Meaningless in Interpreting Laws, Nelson Says
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Lawmakers’ intentions are not irrelevant to statutory interpretation, contrary to the rhetoric of some legal thinkers, Professor Caleb Nelson said last week.

11.11.2010
Szakos, Brown-Nagin Examine Education Inequalities
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Charlottesville City Councilor Kristin Szakos and Professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin discussed racial and income-based inequalities in education on Nov. 11 at the Law School.

11.9.2010
Panel Explores Legality of Drone Strikes, Targeted Killings
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Armed conflict goes where the enemy goes regardless of geopolitical boundaries, according to a panel of experts discussing the use of unmanned drones in the war on terror.

11.8.2010
“Proposition 8 on Trial: Litigating the Marriage Debate,” with Jordan Lorence and Matt McGill
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Lawyers involved in California’s Proposition 8 litigation debated a recent federal court ruling striking down a state ban on same-sex marriage before a packed Caplin Pavilion on Nov. 8.

11.4.2010
Adam Heyman: Indigent Defense from Brooklyn to Kathmandu
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Adam Heyman '03 discussed his work using advocacy and direct representation to benefit communities here and overseas, and how students can use their law degree and legal training to work abroad in unexpected settings.

11.2.2010
Experts Discuss Parameters of Free Speech at Law Review Symposium
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A panel of experts discussed the parameters of free speech in Caplin Pavilion on Oct. 23 as part of a symposium hosted by the Virginia Law Review.

10.27.2010
Panel: Underserved Populations Struggle for Access to Education
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Women, the poor and racial minorities face an excess of obstacles in their pursuit of education, according to a panel on human rights and education that met at the Law School.

10.21.2010
"International Law Course Offerings Presentation," with International Law Faculty
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Faculty members describe the Law School's International Law course offerings for the January Term 2011 and Spring 2011 term.

10.15.2010
Professors Debate Climate Change Science, Policy
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The ongoing debate over man-made global warming came to Caplin Pavilion on Oct. 11, as skeptics and advocates discussed the science and policy implications of climate change.

10.15.2010
"Presidential Management Fellows Program Presentation," with Smitha Dante '10
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Smitha Dante '10 discusses the Presidential Management Fellows Program.

10.15.2010
"U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps Presentation," with LCDR Danielle Higson '00
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Danielle Higson '00 discusses service with the Navy JAG Corps.

10.4.2010
Ryan Argues Clinic Case Before Supreme Court
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Professor James Ryan appeared Monday in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of a client of the Law School’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.

9.24.2010
Panel Examines Earthquake's Effect on Safety of Haitian Women
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Haitian women are particularly vulnerable to violence and attack in the wake of January’s devastating earthquake, according to a panel of experts who spoke at the Law School.

9.24.2010
"Study Abroad Information Session," with Professor A.E. Dick Howard
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Professor A.E. Dick Howard presents an information session on the Law School's study abroad programs.

9.21.2010
"Summer Internships and Permanent Positions in Environmental Law," with Michael Walker
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Michael Walker, senior enforcement counsel for administrative litigation in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discussed how to find summer internships and permanent positions in environmental law.

9.17.2010
Professors Reflect on 2009-10 U.S. Supreme Court Term
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The U.S. Supreme Court continued its recent conservative trend during the past term, Professor A. E. Dick Howard said Wednesday during the annual Supreme Court Roundup.

9.9.2010
"Health Care Reform: What it Means for the Market, the Constitution and You"
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Professor Julia Mahoney moderated a panel discussion on the constitutionality of the recent health care reform legislation featuring professors Elizabeth Magill and Frederick Schauer, as well as Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow of the Cato Institute.

9.7.2010
"U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims," with James Ridgway '97
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James Ridgway '97, a member of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association Board of Governors, gave a presentation on the work of the USCAVC and discussed internship and postgraduate opportunities in the field of veterans affairs.

8.16.2010
Ciolfi '03 Delivers Orientation Address to Class of 2013
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Angela Ciolfi '03, a child advocacy lawyer and legal director of JustChildren, a program of the Legal Aid Justice Center, welcomed first-year, transfer and exchange students to the Law School on Aug. 16.

5.25.2010
Whitehouse '82 Urges Graduates to Embrace Opportunities
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Unforeseen and unimaginable opportunities await newly minted lawyers, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse ’82 told the Class of 2010 during the Law School commencement ceremony Sunday.

5.18.2010
"The Road to Global Constitutionalism," with Professor A.E. Dick Howard
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The National Constitution Center and the University of Pennsylvania Law School present Visiting Scholar A. E. Dick Howard, who recently discussed the emergence of global constitutionalism and whether universal norms — such as human rights — ought to apply to constitutions around the world or whether constitutions are ultimately contingent upon a nation's history, traditions and culture.

5.10.2010
Lillian BeVier — Law School's First Full-Time Female Professor — Ends Career at Head of the Class
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When Lillian BeVier entered law school in California in 1961 she was one of five females in her class. By the time she finished teaching her last lecture at the University of Virginia School of Law this semester, women made up nearly half of the first-year class.

5.4.2010
"Do Lawyers Think, and If So, How?" with Professor Frederick Schauer
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Professor Frederick Schauer examined whether thinking like a lawyer is unique to the legal profession at an alumni luncheon on April 30. Schauer is a David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia.

4.20.2010
"Life Without Lawyers," with Philip K. Howard '74
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The law favors the individual at the expense of society, Philip K. Howard ’74 said Tuesday at a lecture sponsored by the Student Legal Forum.

4.19.2010
Cushman: Constitutional Debate Over Convict Labor Shows Tensions in Free Labor Ideology
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Political leaders and the judiciary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries struggled to determine the constitutional implications of antislavery, “free labor” ideology, Professor Barry Cushman said Wednesday during a lecture marking his appointment as James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law.

4.19.2010
“Foreign Direct Investment: Navigating Chinese Law and Policy,” with Nestor Gounaris ’01
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Nestor Gounaris ’01, principal at China Solutions with 11 years of experience in China, explores an unsound investment structure to establish a U.S. $125 million foreign-invested shipyard in China. During his visit to Charlottesville, Gounaris also spoke at the McIntire School Global Initiative’s Spring Symposium, "China's Emergence and the Transformation of Global Commerce."

4.15.2010
Napolitano Endorses Public Service Careers for Young Lawyers
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Spending time in private law practice before turning to public service is a legal tradition that goes back to the University of Virginia’s founder, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ‘83 told Law School students Tuesday.

4.15.2010
Ibrahim, Moran Win Moot Court Competition
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Third-year law students Alex Ibrahim and John Moran won the 81st Annual William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition, a Law School tradition in which 175 contestants competed over the course of two years.

4.12.2010
"Common Traits of the Best Lawyers I Know," with Jim Donovan
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Jim Donovan of Goldman Sachs, an adjunct professor, discusses common traits of the best lawyers during a Career Services event.

4.9.2010
Career Opportunities with the Department of Homeland Security
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Ron Rosenberg '99, special assistant in the Office of Refugee, Asylum and International Operations at the Department of Homeland Security, spoke about the agency's work and career and internship opportunities.

4.9.2010
Career Opportunities with the Department of State
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Shawn Pompian '00 recently discussed the State Department's Attorney Honors Program at a Public Service Center event.

4.2.2010
"Current Trends in Angel and Venture Financing"
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Experts gathered to discuss angel and venture financing at the Virginia Law & Business Review Symposium on April 2. Panelists included Richard Crawford (Virginia Investment Capital Group), Richard Morrow (Transit Kabel TV), Ken Maready (Hutchison Law Group) and John May (New Vantage Group).

4.1.2010
President Resembled King at Constitution’s Founding, Prakash Says
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Though most of the Constitution’s framers hoped to create an executive officer who would be distinct from a monarch, many contemporary observers believed the president was a king in everything but name, Professor Saikrishna Prakash said Tuesday.

3.29.2010
"Property, Indigenous Autonomy, and International Law: The Forestry Law Case in the Colombian Constitutional Court"
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Daniel Bonilla, a law professor at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, spoke at an open session of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples seminar on March 29.

3.25.2010
"Commonsense Discretion" with Professor Josh Bowers
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Professor Josh Bowers discussed prosecutorial charging discretion in petty public order cases at a lunch-time talk Thursday. Prosecutors have almost unfettered discretion to decline or pursue criminal charges, Bowers said, but there are several reasons why they are ill-suited to consider the normative merits of potential charges.

3.23.2010
Yoo: Presidents Are Defined by Interpretation of Executive Authority
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The best presidents in U.S. history interpreted their executive powers broadly during times of national crisis, a legal scholar and controversial former Justice Department official said Friday at an event co-sponsored by the Law School's Federalist Society.

3.18.2010
"Stress: How to Cope in Law School and the Profession"
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Don Carroll '71, director of the North Carolina Lawyer Assistance Program, and Kate Gibson, J.D. and Psy.D., a psychologist at the Elson Student Health Center, discussed stress in law school and the profession at an event sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

3.18.2010
"U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims," with James Ridgway '97
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James Ridgway '97, a member of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association Board of Governors, gave a presentation on the work of the USCAVC and discussed internship and postgraduate opportunities in the field of veterans affairs.

3.11.2010
Explosion of Prenatal Genetic Testing on Horizon, Greely Says
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Game-changing advancements in prenatal genetic testing will soon force society to confront a host of difficult ethical, practical and legal questions, a law and biomedicine expert said at the Law School last week.

3.3.2010
Intersection of Technology, Democracy Influenced Bowen’s Path to California Secretary of State
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California Secretary of State Debra Bowen traced her path from private to public service and discussed how her career has been shaped by technology’s effect on democracy during her keynote address at the Conference on Public Service and the Law on Saturday.

2.25.2010
Waldron Delivers Meador Lecture on Law and Religion
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Professor Jeremy Waldron explored the appropriate place of religion in public discussions on government and policy last week during the Law School’s Meador Lecture on Law and Religion.

2.24.2010
Transitioning from Law School to Practice, with Jonathan Rusch '80
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Jonathan Rusch, the deputy chief for strategy and policy in the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice's Fraud Section, discussed transitioning from law school to practice during an event at the Law School on Feb. 24.

2.15.2010
African-Americans, Law Schools and the LSAT, with Professor Alex Johnson
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University of Virginia law professor Alex Johnson, former chair of the Law School Admissions Council and former dean of Minnesota Law School, discusses the black/white LSAT score gap and why law schools are not admitting African-American students at a rate proportional to the test-taking population.

2.15.2010
Climate Regulation Begins at the State Level, Speakers Say
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Altering climate change regulations is a task that starts and ends with the states, according to a pair of experts who spoke last week at a Law School symposium sponsored by the Virginia Environmental Law Journal.

2.12.2010
Cleveland Outlines Obama’s Effect on International Law
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The Obama administration has renewed the country’s commitment to international engagement and is articulating a new Obama-Clinton doctrine for foreign relations, one of the U.S. State Department’s top international law advisers said at the Law School on Friday.

2.9.2010
Supreme Court Favors Weak Form of Cost-Benefit Analysis in Environmental Cases, Cannon Says
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The Supreme Court increasingly endorses a weak form of cost-benefit analysis when evaluating environmental cases, Jonathan Cannon said at a chair lecture Wednesday.

2.3.2010
SNCC Changed American Politics in Pursuit of Freedom, Bond Says
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The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, one of the principal organizers of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, helped shape the country’s political future, co-founder Julian Bond said during a conference at the Law School on Friday.

2.2.2010
"50 Years After the Sit-Ins": Rev. Charles Sherrod Delivers Keynote Address
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Rev. Charles Sherrod delivers a keynote address at "50 Years After the Sit-Ins: Reflecting on the Role of Protest in Social Movements and Law Reform."

1.26.2010
Author John Grisham Discusses Innocence Cases
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Author John Grisham discussed innocence cases at the Law School during a talk to the Innocence and Capital Post-Conviction clinics and related student organizations Jan. 26.

12.4.2009
Heaphy '91 Sworn In as U.S. Attorney
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Tim Heaphy ‘91 was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia on Friday at the Law School.

11.23.2009
Najwa Nabti '02 Discusses Working at the International Court of Justice
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Najwa Nabti, the 2006-07 Orrick International Law Fellow, discussed working in the ICJ Traineeship Programme during a lunch talk at the Law School on Monday. Professor Deena Hurwitz also discussed applying for the fellowship.

11.23.2009
Alumni Survey Reveals Satisfied Graduates, Professor John Monahan Explains
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Professor John Monahan recently spoke at an alumni meeting about his landmark survey of the Class of 1990. During the lecture, Monahan presented detailed data on his survey results, covering issues such as professional satisfaction, salary and gender inequality.

11.23.2009
"Building International Institutions to Deal with Climate Change," with Professor Jonathan Cannon
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International agreements like the Kyoto Protocol helped establish institutions for nations to talk about climate change, but the next step in reducing emissions will require more buy-in from participants, Professor Jon Cannon told students at a J.B. Moore Society event Nov. 16.   

11.19.2009
Law for Compensating Victims of International War Crimes Expanding, Reed Says
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The law of using international courts, tribunals and commissions to compensate victims of war crimes has expanded radically in the past 30 years and will likely continue to change and grow, an expert in international litigation said at the Law School on Monday.

11.14.2009
Public Service Auction Nets $50,000
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Students “made it work” at the Public Interest Law Association auction Saturday. The annual event, which featured a “Project Runway” theme, raised about $50,000 after expenses for grants funding students who take public service jobs over the summer.

11.12.2009
"Life on the Hill," with Rohit Kumar '00
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Rohit Kumar '00, domestic policy director for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, described his work on Capitol Hill during an Outside the Box lunch Thursday at the Law School.

11.10.2009
"Checks, Balances, Temptations and Conflicts of Interest: Today’s Medical Practitioner"
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Dr. Robert D. Powers, a UVA clinical associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, speaks to Professor Thomas Hafemeister's Medical Malpractice class.

11.5.2009
"The Internet and the Duty to Moderate"
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Professor Ted White and Anthony Ciolli, formerly of AutoAdmit, debate the duty to moderate Internet forums.

11.4.2009
Fisher Outlines Case for Distributed Creativity
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Though online distribution of manipulated copyrighted material such as movies and music has generated much legal analysis in recent years, a similar emerging area of intellectual property law is largely overlooked, William Fisher said at the Law School on Thursday.

10.30.2009
"The Control of Piracy"
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Professor John Norton Moore discusses the laws governing the apprehension of pirates.

10.30.2009
"Strategies for Establishing and Building Client Relationships"
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Jim Donovan, managing director at Goldman Sachs, discusses establishing and building client relationships.

10.30.2009
State Republican Party General Counsel Recalls McDonnell-Deeds Election Recount
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Four years ago, the tightly contested precursor to this year’s gubernatorial race between Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds led to a recount and new procedures for Virginia elections, the general counsel of the Republican Party of Virginia told students Monday.

10.28.2009
Virginia Law Alumni Discuss Their Careers in Human Rights Law
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Human rights attorneys Elizabeth Amory '01 (U.S. State Department), Mark Bromley '95 (founder and council chair, Council for Global Equality) and Susan Sajadi '05 (Burke O'Neil) discussed their careers at a lunch-time talk Monday.

10.23.2009
Establishing Rule of Law Means Building Relationships, Nachbar Says
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Establishing the rule of law after a military intervention is increasingly about relationship building and less about institutional improvements, said Professor Thomas Nachbar, who spoke to students Tuesday during a J.B. Moore Society of International Law event

10.22.2009
"Is My Legal Adversary My Neighbor? The Moral Location of Law Practice in Today's Society"
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Professor Bob Cochran of Pepperdine University School of Law discusses Christian beliefs and the practice of law.

10.22.2009
"Gender Asylum Breakthrough? New U.S. Policy on Asylum for Battered Women"
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Karen Musalo, clinical professor of law and director of the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies at U.C. Hastings College of Law, discusses new U.S. policy on asylum for battered women.

10.20.2009
"Human Rights Issues in U.S. Detention Policy"
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David Fathi, director of Human Rights Watch's U.S. Program, spoke to students at the Law School on Tuesday during an event sponsored by the Immigration Law and Human Rights programs.

10.20.2009
Post: U.S. Copyright Law Needs a Reboot
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The digital age has undermined U.S. copyright laws that weren’t built for the Internet-driven challenges of the past 15 years, law professor and author David Post said Wednesday.

10.7.2009
Harrison Tells Congress that White House 'Czars' Are Legal
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Whether White House policy advisors, or czars, have too much power is a policy question rather than a legal one, Professor John Harrison told Congress on Tuesday.

10.5.2009
Donovan Urges Students to Learn Business Vocabulary
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Taking a holistic approach to client services can help those in the financial services industry navigate a changing economy, a Goldman Sachs managing director told students Thursday.

10.2.2009
Indonesian Foreign Minister Stresses International Cooperation
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International dialogue about the world’s oceans and seas is crucial to keeping peace between nations, Indonesia’s top diplomat said at the Law School on Wednesday.

9.28.2009
"If That Ever Happens to Me: Making Life and Death Decisions After Terri Schiavo"
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In her new book, "If That Ever Happens to Me: Making Life and Death Decisions After Terri Schiavo," Lois Shepherd, UVA associate professor of biomedical ethics and professor of law, details why simple answers were not right for Schiavo or for end-of-life decisions in general. Shepherd discussed the book Sept. 28 at the Miller Center of Public Affairs.

9.28.2009
Former NFL Commissioner: Students Should Prepare for Global Marketplace
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Law students should embrace globalization as it erases the world’s borders, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said at the Law School on Thursday.

9.22.2009
Exoneree Beverly Monroe: Wrongly Convicted of Murder
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Beverly Monroe was sentenced to 20 years for a murder she did not commit — a murder, in fact, that never occurred. Monroe told her story at an event sponsored by the Innocence Project Clinic and the Virginia Innocence Project Student Group on Sept. 22. She was ultimately exonerated and freed when her family and her post-conviction counsel uncovered extensive evidence, withheld by the Commonwealth, that the victim's death was a suicide.

9.22.2009
Leading Lawyers Debate Gun Case Ramifications
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Top lawyers from either side of the gun control debate squared off Tuesday at the Law School during an event co-sponsored by the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society.

9.17.2009
Why Diversity Matters
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Professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin and Edward Polk of Foley & Lardner spoke about diversity and its importance in law schools and legal careers Sept. 17 in Caplin Pavilion. The event was sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and the Black Law Students Association as the first talk in its 1L lecture series.

9.9.2009
Roberts Court Makes Incremental Moves Toward More Conservative Legacy, Professors Say
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be growing more conservative under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, but the movement to the right is incremental, a panel of law professors said Wednesday at the annual Supreme Court Roundup sponsored by the Student Legal Forum.

8.26.2009
Sen. Ted Kennedy talks to students at the Conference on Public Service and the Law in March 2006.
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The Law School community is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent alumni, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy ’59, who died of brain cancer last night.

8.5.2009
Welcome to Virginia Law, Part 3: Secrets to Academic Success
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Students and recent graduates share their secrets to academic success with the Class of 2012.

7.27.2009
Welcome to Virginia Law, Part 2: Charlottesville
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Students and recent graduates share tips about Charlottesville with the entering class.

7.24.2009
No Financial Institution Is Too Big to Fail, Mahoney Tells Congress
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If Congress passes laws that allow the government to deem some financial institutions “too big to fail,” taxpayers will continue to bear the brunt when those institutions falter, Dean Paul G. Mahoney told lawmakers during a congressional hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.

7.23.2009
Donovan Joins Law School as New Head of Career Services
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Kevin Donovan, a former litigation partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in Philadelphia, has joined the Law School as head of the Office of Career Services.

7.17.2009
Welcome to Virginia Law, Part 1: Before You Start Law School
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6.11.2009
Law School to Offer Family Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
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Starting this fall, the Law School will offer a clinic designed to help low-income families resolve legal issues through mediation or other options outside of a courtroom.

5.19.2009
Commencement Speech by Newsweek Editor-at-Large Evan Thomas '77
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During commencement, Newsweek editor-at-large Evan Thomas ’77 encouraged the Class of 2009 to balance confidence and pride, traits he said could be virtues or vices for new attorneys.

5.15.2009
"What Will You Miss the Most About Law School?"
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Graduating students discuss what they will miss the most about Virginia Law.

5.2.2009
“The Era of Obama and Its Dangers,” with Richard Cohen '79, President and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center
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Richard Cohen '79 spoke to alumni at Reunion Weekend about race relations and hate crimes following the election of President Barack Obama.

5.2.2009
"State of the Law School," with Dean Paul G. Mahoney
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Dean Paul G. Mahoney spoke about the state of the Law School during Law Alumni Weekend on May 2.

4.24.2009
"Yes We Can? Race, Poverty and Progress in America"
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Stephen Black, founder of Impact Alabama and grandson of Justice Hugo Black, and Professor Daniel Nagin, the director of the Family Resource Clinic, present "Yes We Can? Race, Poverty and Progress in America."

4.24.2009
Health Law Scholar Details Struggle With Schizophrenia
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As both a prominent health law scholar and a former patient once hospitalized and restrained against her will during a long struggle with schizophrenia, Elyn Saks has a unique perspective on how to reform the treatment of the mentally ill.

4.22.2009
"Charge to the Class," with Professor Kenneth S. Abraham
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Professor Kenneth S. Abraham delivered the Charge to the Class of 2009 on Tuesday in a packed Caplin Pavilion.

4.17.2009
Students Will Tackle Human Rights Problems Through Variety of Internships
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More than a dozen Law School students and graduates will spread throughout the United States and the world this summer to undertake prestigious internships that address the world’s most pressing human rights issues.

4.16.2009
Standards, Scrutiny Would Reduce Wrongful Convictions, Jefferson Medal Winners Say
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Using the scientific method to scrutinize forensic investigative techniques would improve the criminal justice system and cut down on wrongful convictions, the recipients of the Thomas Jefferson Medal in Law said Monday.

4.13.2009
Schauer: Judge and Jury or Lie Detector?
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While not accurate enough to use at trial, the results of lie detector tests may still be more reliable than some methods judges and jurors use to evaluate the credibility of a witness, Professor Frederick Schauer said during a lecture Tuesday.

4.10.2009
80th Annual Lile Moot Court Competition
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Third-year law students Benjamin Holley and Lee Peifer won the 80th Annual William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition on Saturday, completing a two-year process that ended with them arguing a case in front of a panel of federal appeals court judges.