Professor Das Acevedo Publishes in The Conversation

Professor Deepa Das Acevedo, The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Deepa Das Acevedo recently published India Turns 75: Fast Facts About the Unusual Constitution Guiding the World’s Most Populous Democracy in The Conversation. The full article can be viewed online.

Professor Vars Publishes Op-ED in LA Times

Fred Vars, The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Fred Vars recently published an op-ed titled What can cities do when bad gun laws are hurting the economy? in the LA Times. Read the full article online.

Professor Krotoszynski Elected President of SEALS

Ron Krotoszynski, The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Ronald Krotoszynski, the Alabama Law John S. Stone Chairholder of Law, was elected President of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) where he will serve in that capacity throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Learn more about SEALS by visiting their website.

Ron Krotoszynski, the newly appointed president of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS), poses with “Sammy the Seal,” the unofficial mascot of SEALS who will be under Krotoszynski’s care during his tenure as president.

Professor Faucon Quoted on A&E

Image of Professor Casey E. Faucon

Professor Casey Faucon was featured in an article titled Why Is Polygamy So Rarely Prosecuted? on A&E. The full article can be viewed on the A&E TV Network website.

Professor Acevedo Quoted in USA Today

Professor John Acevedo, The University of Alabama School of Law Headshot

Professor John Acevedo was recently quoted in an article on USA Today titled Fact check: In Alabama, sentencing varies for illegal abortion, rape. The full article can be viewed online.

Professors Elliott & Vars Publish Op-Ed in USA Today

Professors Heather Elliott and Fred Vars recently published an op-ed in USA Today titled Giving Up Our Gun-buying Rights is a Form of Self-Defense Through Suicide Prevention. The full piece can be viewed on USA Today’s website.

Heather Elliott, The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Fred Vars, The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Hamill Publishes Essay in Canopy Form

Professor Hamill Headshot

Professor Susan Hamill’s essay, Tax Policy: A Sieve Separating the Genuine Pro-lifers from the Fakes, was recently published in Canopy Form On the Interactions of Law & Religion. Read the full piece here.

Alabama Law Introduces The 50 | 150 Anniversaries

Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Alabama Law will be commemorating The 50|150 Anniversaries. During this time of remembrance, we will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the School of Law and acknowledging it was just 50 years ago that the first class of African American students graduated from the Law School. We invite you to join us during this upcoming academic year as we reflect on OUR HISTORY and work together to build OUR FUTURE.

Our History

During this anniversary year, we will look back to honor the many persons–dedicated faculty, splendid students, and accomplished alumni–who have made the School of Law what it is today. We will recount historic moments of progress and reflect on the pain caused by our exclusion of Black students and faculty during the first century of our existence. Together, we will mourn the loss of beloved mentors and friends and celebrate our rise to national stature. This is OUR HISTORY.

Our Future

While the first 150 years at Alabama Law have provided a strong foundation, we cannot stay strong by standing still. As we candidly contemplate where we’ve been, we are engaging in a restorative process that strengthens relationships and recommits us to building a school in which all can flourish. Please join us as we continue to ensure that the Law School remains vital and robust for succeeding generations. This is OUR FUTURE.

Upcoming Events

As part of The 50 | 150 Anniversaries, Alabama Law will be hosting several alumni socials in various locations. We invite you to celebrate these anniversaries and catch up with old classmates at an event near you. See some of the upcoming events listed below and keep an eye out for forthcoming details around additional events that will be announced throughout the year.

Nashville – August 2

Atlanta – August 4

Mobile – August 23

Homecoming – October 22

Please contact us at 205.348.6775 or events@law.ua.edu with any event questions.

The University of Alabama School of Law has a rich history, but many of the greatest stories have not yet been shared. We want to hear your stories.

Professor Vars Publishes Article with Harvard Law Review

Photo of Fred Vars, Professor at The University of Alabama School of Law

Professor Fredrick Vars published an article titled The Most Dangerous Moment of My Life: Reducing Police Killings During Mental Health Crises in Harvard Law Review Blog. Read the full blog post here.

Professor Gold Publishes Article with American Criminal Law Review

Professor Russell Gold, co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Prosecutors and Prosecution, poses for a headshot.

Professor Russell Gold’s article, Volunteer Prosecutors, was recently published in 59 American Criminal Law Review 1483-1540 (2022).You can read the full article here.

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