Professor Mark McKenna Guest on NPR Planet Money Episode 652: The Hydrox Resurrection
Professor Mark McKenna guest on NPR Planet Money Episode 652: The Hydrox Resurrection on Sept. 18, 2015.
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Fighting for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, One Client at a Time
In early June, Michael Hagerty, ‘13 J.D., a staff attorney with Public Counsel, a non-profit legal aid firm in Los Angeles, was in Visalia for the first time to represent a client in the Tulare County Probate Court. On that day a crucial guardianship hearing was set to take place—one that Hagerty knew was likely to determine the ultimate fate of his client’s immigration case. Though the process is complex, Hagerty knew that a favorable decision that day meant his client would likely get his green card eventually. A negative decision could very well have meant removal from the United States.
The Dean’s Fall 2015 Welcome Letter to Students
August 24, 2015
Dear students,
Welcome back to NDLS! Each August I like to take a few moments to give you a brief overview of the new people, programs, and opportunities you will be encountering in the coming year.
Judicial Visitors
First, I am delighted to announce that once again two Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States…
Hundreds of Students Participate in Service Projects During Orientation
A key aspect of Orientation Weekend at Notre Dame Law School is the service projects students participate in at various local community service organizations. This year, more than 150 students washed vehicles, pulled weeds, painted, and more at 14 local non-profits.
Professor Bruce Huber Quoted in the CNBC article
Professor Bruce Huber was quoted in the CNBC article EPA proposes new standards to cut methane emissions on Aug. 18.
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol A. Corrigan to Serve as Clynes Visiting Chair
During the week of Aug. 15, California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol A. Corrigan will serve as the Judge James J. Clynes, Jr. Visiting Chair in the Ethics of Litigation Within the Judicial Process. Justice Corrigan will teach in the Intensive Trial Advocacy program.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to Speak with Notre Dame Law Students
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will hold a conversation with Notre Dame law students Wednesday, September 2, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Patrick F. McCartan Courtroom. She will talk with students about a variety of issues in the conversation moderated by Jennifer Mason McAward, associate professor of law and acting director of the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Professor Rick Garnett opinion article "How to Protect Endangered Religious Groups You Admire"
Professor Rick Garnett co-authored with John Inazu (Wash. U.) and Mike McConnell (Stanford) the opinion article How to Protect Endangered Religious Groups You Admire in Christianity Today on August 4, 2015.
Doug Cassel named to Colombian working group
Douglass Cassel, Professor of Law and advisor to the Center for Civil and Human Rights, has been named by the Colombian government to a high-level bilateral working group (subcomisión) on justice.
Notre Dame Law School Hosts ICLEO Summer Program
Shashan DeYoung knew the odds were against her to attend law school. As an African American single mom to twins, she realized her chances for success in law school might be lower than many of her classmates. But she was determined. “Statistically I am not expected to succeed,” she said. “I knew a program like ICLEO would give me the support I needed and would boost my experience, knowledge and confidence.” This summer, Notre Dame Law School hosted DeYoung and 18 other students as Fellows of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) at its Summer Institute Program.
Professor Mary Ellen O'Connell was quoted in the Aleteia article "Iran Nuclear Agreement Hailed as Important Step in Non-Proliferation on" July 15
Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell was quoted in the Aleteia article Iran Nuclear Agreement Hailed as Important Step in Non-Proliferation on July 15.
Professor Mary Ellen O'Connell was quoted in the CNN article Iran's nuclear pact: Deal of the century?
Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell was quoted in the CNN article Iran’s nuclear pact: Deal of the century? on
July 14.
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in the USA Today article Manhunt for 'El Chapo' races clock
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in the USA Today article :Manhunt for ‘El Chapo’ races clock":http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/07/13/el-chapo-manhunt/30075467/ on July 13.
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in the NBC News article Could 'El Chapo's' Escape Damage U.S.-Mexico Relations?
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in the NBC News article "Could ‘El Chapo’s’ Escape Damage U.S.-Mexico Relations? ":http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/el-chapos-escape-could-damage-u-s-mexico-trust-n391331 on July 13.
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article Mexico Drug Lord’s Escape Was Foretold
Professor Jimmy Gurulé was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article Mexico Drug Lord’s Escape Was Foretold on July 13.
Rick Garnett was quoted in The Atlantic article Gay Marriage and the Future of Evangelical Colleges
Professor Rick Garnett was quoted in The Atlantic article Gay Marriage and the Future of Evangelical Colleges on July 14.
More than 170 Notre Dame Lawyers Gather in New York
Despite the stormy weather in New York City June 16, more than 170 Notre Dame Lawyers turned out for the 5th Annual NDL-NYC Reception held at the beautiful Union League Club.
Yowell Named Supreme Court Fellow
Amelia Yowell, J.D. ’11, has been selected as the 2015-2016 Supreme Court Fellow assigned to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
The Class of 2015: Year of the Volunteer
When Alisa Finelli, JD ’15, learned that she had won the national Pro Bono Award from the Super Lawyers rating service, she was grateful for the recognition the prize would bring to the Volunteer Lawyer Network, whose director, Mark J. Torma, ND ’97, had nominated her for the prize.
2015 Notre Dame Law School Prize Day
Graduating Notre Dame Law students were honored today at the first annual “Prize Day” with awards for activities ranging from academic performance to service to the Notre Dame and greater community.
Professor Anthony J. Bellia Jr. to Deliver Notre Dame Law School Commencement Address
Anthony J. Bellia Jr., O’Toole Professor of Constitutional Law at Notre Dame Law School and recipient of the 2015 Law School Distinguished Teaching Award, will address the graduates at Notre Dame Law School’s 2015 Commencement ceremonies on May 16.
NDLS Conference on Asset Stripping: Responses to the Financing of Terrorism and Crime
A two-day conference begins tomorrow at Notre Dame University London Law Center with more than 25 experts exploring the financing of terrorism and strategies to combat terrorism, with a keen focus on ISIS.
Luningham Wins National Legal Writing Award
Katie Jo Luningham, 3L, has been named a Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award Winner, one of the highest national awards for student legal writing. Her paper Resisting Rulemaking: Challenging the Montana Settlement’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Blueprint, was published last year in the Notre Dame Law Review.
NDLS Students Reflect on Experience in Law and Religion Moot Court in Venice, Italy
The Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Church, State, and Society sponsored an opportunity for four students to travel to Italy over spring break to participate in the Fondazione Studium Generale Marcianum Moot Court Competition on Law and Religion in Venice. The competition brought together law students from the United States and Europe to argue a case on religious accommodation, and examine issues of religious freedom through a comparative lens.
Richard Garnett Appointed to Endowed Professorship
Professor Richard Garnett has been appointed as The Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor of Law.
Nine Public Interest Summer Scholarships Awarded
Nine students were awarded public interest summer scholarships from the Women’s Legal Forum, Asian Law Student’s Association, and the Environmental Law Society. Seven scholarships were funded by the Women’s Legal Forum with proceeds from the Fr. Mike Show Feb. 25. Two other scholarships are funded by the Asian Law Student’s Association and the Environmental Law Society. The scholarships will help fund the students’ public interest positions in various cities his summer.
Trial Advocacy Team Wins AAJ Regionals, Advances to Semifinals
The Law School’s AAJ national team advanced to the final four of the American Association of Justice National Student Trial Advocacy Competition in Pittsburgh this past weekend. In due course, Notre Dame’s Miguel Contreras, Erin Kauffman, Jonathan Mahoney and Adam Zamora defeated the national teams from Belmont, Syracuse, Washington, and Massachusetts before losing a split decision to George Mason. (Stetson University ultimately defeated George Mason to win the competition.)
The Real "Fighting Irish:” Is Peace Here to Stay?
A Conversation with Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, will have a conversation with the Notre Dame Law School Community titled The Real "Fighting Irish:” Is Peace Here to Stay? Professor Doug Cassel, former Director of the Center for Civil and Human Rights and Notre Dame Presidential Fellow, will moderate the conversation at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the McCartan Courtroom in Eck Hall of Law. A reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. in Eck Commons.
Laura Wolk Awarded Two Prestigious Scholarships
The Peter Lardy Memorial Fellowship for the 2015-2016 academic year is being awarded to 2L Laura Wolk, according to Dean Nell Jessup Newton.
Law School Names 2015 Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellows
Dean Nell Jessup Newton named Jessica A. Binzoni and Audra Passinault this week the 2015 Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellows. The third-year law students each developed winning proposals for post-graduate public interest projects providing direct legal services to low-income populations.