Year: 2022
Alabama Law Celebrates the Class of 2022
On Sunday, May 8, The University of Alabama School of Law hosted the 2022 Alabama Law Commencement Ceremony at Coleman Coliseum. During the celebration, the School of Law awarded Juris Doctor Degrees to 133 students—including four J.D. students who took joint degrees in Business Administration, Social Work, or Civil Engineering and seven J.D. students who…
Alabama Law Presents Civil Rights Pioneer Fred David Gray with Honorary Degree
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama presented civil rights pioneer and attorney Fred David Gray with an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree during the School of Law commencement ceremony on May 8. As one of the most prolific civil rights lawyers in the history of Alabama and the United States, Gray successfully represented Vivian…
Professor Vars Publishes Op-Ed on AL.com
Professor Fredrick Vars published an op-ed titled Alabama Legislature’s attacks on liberty and police will cost lives. The full piece can be viewed on AL.com.
Mother’s Day Means More This Year to Resilient Alabama Law Graduate
As she looked into her newborn son’s eyes, Aaliyah Locke made him a promise: She would do whatever it took to succeed. Five years later, on Mother’s Day with her son cheering her on, she’ll cross the commencement stage to receive her Juris Doctor. “Graduating on Mother’s Day, surrounded by my family, it’s almost a…
Professor Hill Quoted in American Banker
Professor Julie Hill was recently quoted in an American Banker article titled Toomey’s quest to end Fed ‘mission creep’ could have legs. Read the full piece on AmericanBanker.com.
Professor Vance Interviewed Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta on CAFE
Recently, Professor Joyce Vance interviewed United States Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta who reflected on her first year in office. Listen to the full interview on the CAFE INSIDER podcast.
Alabama Law Office of D&I Hosts ACLU Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for Allyship Training
On April 15, the University of Alabama School of Law – Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted a free, virtual allyship training led by Amber Hikes (they/she), Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of the ACLU. The training was offered to all students, faculty and staff and was focused on identifying how to best support historically underrepresented and…
Alabama Law Healthcare Transactional Team Places Second at National Competition
On March 25, Alabama Law Healthcare Transactional team members Taylor Steen (2L), Brenna Johnson (2L), and Courtney Zotaj (2L)—coached by Professor Benjamin McMichael—took second place at the 11th Annual L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional Competition hosted virtually by Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The team was supported by Professor Bill Brewbaker,…
Professor Ray Publishes Essay in Lawfare
Professor Shalini Ray’s essay D.C. Circuit Rules That Public Health Law Empowers Government to Expel Asylum-Seekers—But Not to Countries Where They Face Persecution or Torture was recently published in Lawfare. Read the full essay now on Lawfare.
Professor Hill Provides Insight in CoinDesk & PYMNTS Articles
Professor Julie Hill was quoted in a CoinDesk article titled Kraken Hits Key Milestone in Quest to Gain Fed Account, Equal Treatment with Traditional Banks and With Routing Number, Crypto Exchange Kraken’s Bank Closing in On Global Payments Rails on PYMNTS.com. Both articles feature Professor Hill’s insights surrounding crypto custody banks receiving routing numbers from the American Bankers Association….