Year: 2014
Dean Brandon Featured in The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal published an article yesterday highlighting UA Law’s new dean, Mark Brandon. Click here to read “Alabama Law Deanship Represents a Homecoming for Brandon.”
Brandon Named Dean of Alabama Law
Dr. Mark E. Brandon (’78), professor of law at Vanderbilt University since 2001, has been named the dean of The University of Alabama School of Law. Click here to read the full press release.
Professor Paul Horwitz: Prayer in town meetings, are public school events next?
Gordon Rosen Professor of Law Paul Horwitz recently authored a post on SCOTUSblog, “Symposium: Thoughts on Town of Greece — if the kilt fits”. In this post he discusses the US Supreme Court’s decision in Town of Greece v. Galloway, focusing on Justice Kennedy’s opinion for the Court. AL.com also interviewed Professor Paul Horwitz regarding the…
Professor Andreen’s Post Featured on the Center for Progressive Reform’s Blog
Professor William Andreen’s post, “Waters of the United States”-Myths and Facts Surrounding the New Proposed Rule from EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, was recently published on CPR’s Blog. In the post Professor Andreen explains the proposed rulemaking, by the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers, to clarify the jurisdictional reach of…
Class of 2014 Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2014 was held May 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum . The commencement address given by UA Law Dean Emeritus Kenneth C. Randall. Degree candidates were hooded by Director of Legal Writing Program and Legal Writing Lecturer, Kimberly Boone; Thomas E. Skinner Professor of Law, Bryan Fair; and Bainbridge-Mims…
Professor Morriss’ Published in the Acton Institute’s Weekly Commentary
Professor Andrew Morriss’ article, “Christian Environmentalism and the Temptation of Faux Asceticism,” was recently published in the Acton Commentary. “It is important to clarify the Church’s teaching on asceticism because many voices in the environmental movement encourage a kind of ascetical lifestyle in the name of “ethical consumption.” Orthodox writers on the environment are not…
UA Law to Co-Host a Free Clinic for Low-Income Residents of Tuscaloosa County
The Law School, along with the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Tuscaloosa County Bar association, will host a free legal clinic for low-income residents of Tuscaloosa County on April 24. The free clinic will take place at the main branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library from 3:00-5:30. Click here to read more…
Professor Albert Lopez Listed in “Top 50 Under 50” Law Professors
Professor Albert Lopez was recently recognized by Lawyers of Color as one of the “Top 50 Under 50” law professors making relevant contributions to the legal profession. Click here to read the full Lawyers of Color article.
Lean More About Professor Morriss Cayman Island Video Program
“If you listened to American politicians or the media, you’d think this was nothing but some kind of luxurious Caribbean beach filled with scoundrels helping Americans, and American companies, try to evade taxes.” Click below to hear how Caymanian businesses help Americans and to learn more about Professor Andy Morriss’ Learn Liberty Academy Cayman Island…
Alumnus Robert Bailey (’99) to Host Book Signing
Robert Bailey, class of 1999, will host a book signing for his legal thriller and winner of the Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Legal Thriller, The Professor. The signing will take place Saturday, April 19, at The Locker Room in Tuscaloosa from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.