Category: Law News
Donovan Appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution
Susan Donovan, director of the Mediation Law Clinic at The University of Alabama School of Law, was appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution. In this position, Donovan will help lead the development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Alabama. Her service began in February of 2021 and will run through December…
Alabama Law 1L Student Selected as Co-Host on “Third Degree” Podcast
Kyra Perkins, a 1L Alabama Law student, was selected to join Elie Honig, CNN legal analyst, as a co-host on the Café Studios Podcast “Third Degree.” Perkins is the only 1L and one of just three law students from across the country who was selected for this honor—the other two selectees being Harvard Law and…
School of Law Hosts Virtual Alumni Society Banquet
On Friday, February 26, the School of Law hosted the annual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet. This year’s virtual ceremony featured two new awards —the Alabama Lawyer Hall of Honor and the Rising Young Attorney Award—which were presented alongside the annual Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Award. Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Award Winner …
February 2021
News Don’t Miss the 2021 Virtual Alabama Law Alumni Banquet It isn’t too late to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet happening this Friday, February 26. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. CST, with the award ceremony to follow 7 p.m. CST. Two new awards —the Alabama Law Hall of…
The School of Law’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion Hosts “The Undocumented Lawyer”
This month, the School of Law’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted an exclusive screening of the new HBO documentary, “The Undocumented Lawyer.” The 20-minute film provides a window into the life and work of Lizbeth Mateo, a licensed California attorney and undocumented U.S. immigrant, who is fighting for asylum seekers and immigration reform. Following…
Professor Vars Shares Insights on Suicide Prevention
Professor Fredrick Vars shared his unique take on a piece of legislation that could help protect people at risk of suicide. You can read the full Salt Lake Tribune article titled “Utahns could temporarily give up their right to buy guns under bill before state lawmakers” to learn more.
Professor Dillbary Honored with Dukeminier Awards’ Stu Walter Prize
Professor Shahar Dillbary of The University of Alabama School of Law and Professor Griffin Edwards of the Collat School of Business at The University of Alabama, Birmingham were named the Dukeminier Awards’ Stu Walter Prize winners for their co-authored article, “An Empirical Analysis of Sexual Orientation Discrimination,” 86 U. Chi. L. Rev. 1 (2019). The…
Professor Das Acevedo Talks COVID-19 Alabama Worker Protections
Professor Deepa Das Acevedo was quoted on AL.com discussing worker protections during COVID-19. You can read the full article titled “Alabama workers may see more COVID-19 protections under Biden Administration” here.
Don’t Miss the 2021 Virtual Alabama Law Alumni Banquet
Sign up to join us virtually on February 26 for our annual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. CT, with the award ceremony to follow 7 p.m. CT. Two new awards —the Alabama Lawyer Hall of Honor and the Rising Young Attorney Award—will be presented at this year’s…
Professor Vance Quoted in The New York Times
Shaila Dewan of the The New York Times highlighted Professor Joyce Vance’s insights on the potential charges stemming from the Capitol siege. Read the full article title “People Died at the Capitol. Will Rioters Be Charged With Murder?” here.