Category: Law News

• Professor Carroll Comments on Alabama DMV Computer Outage

  Professor Jenny Carroll appeared on WBHM and discussed a recent statewide DMV computer outage. For more, read “Computer Outage at DMVs Presented Obstacles for Some Voters.”    

• Law Student Gives Advice about Seeking Clerkships

  Steven Arango, 3L, advises law students about seeking clerkships in an essay for ABAforLawStudents.com. After graduation, Arango will clerk for U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. https://abaforlawstudents.com/2018/10/30/judicial-clerkships-and-the-average-law-student/

• Professor Vance: Protect Special Counsel’s Investigation

  Professor Joyce White Vance writes an op-ed, along with Barbara McQuade, about the need to protect the special counsel’s investigation.  For more, read “New Attacks on Mueller, Coupled with Rumors about Sessions and Rosenstein, Highlight Need for Congressional Protection.”  

• FMJ 100: Honoring the Legacy of Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr.

  Using a video produced by the American Academy of Achievement, Deborah Long (’80) and Judge W. Keith Watkins (’76) narrated the life and judicial decisions of Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. on what would have been his 100th birthday. As Judge Johnson remembered his life on the video, law students learned about his formative years in Winston County and…

• Justice Sotomayor Cites Student Note

  Shelby Calambokidis, ‘17, was stunned when she learned that her student note about solitary confinement was cited by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. A colleague at the Southern Poverty Law Center, where Calambokidis worked off and on while attending law school, told her about the citation. She worked hard on her note and crafted…

• Alabama Law Hosts Tolerance Means Dialogues

  Legal scholars and students recently discussed “Religion and Gay Marriage: Do They Have to Be at Odds? And Can University Students Make a Difference?” as part of an event titled “Tolerance Means Dialogue” at the Law School. Robin Fretwell Wilson, the Roger and Stephany Joslin Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of…

• Professor Pierson Comments on Rise in Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act Cases

  Professor Pam Pierson is quoted in Big Law Business about how the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act can be used for more than fighting organized crime.  https://biglawbusiness.com/state-farm-bofa-great-lakes-cases-show-rico-on-the-rise/

• HNBA’s Law Student Division Appoints Steven Arango as Region VII President

  Steven Arango, 3L, was recently appointed as Region VII President for the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Law Student Division. Arango will serve as a liaison between the law student community of Region VII and the Regional Attorney of the Association who serves their region. He will report to the Division’s President-Elect on the activities and…

• Krotoszynski: Keep Public Officials Safe, But Don’t Insulate Them from Political Disagreements

  Professor Ronald Krotoszynski, author of “Reclaiming the Petition Clause, ”writes an op-ed for The Los Angeles Times about the right of petition.  For more, read “Speaking truth to power — face-to-face and in person — works. Just ask Jeff Flake.”  

• Law School Selects Alumni for Profiles in Service

  The Hugh F. Culverhouse, Jr. School of Law is pleased to announce Anil Mujumdar (’00) and Sarah Stokes (’10) have been selected for the 2018 Profiles in Service. Each year during Pro Bono Celebration Month, which is recognized nationally in October, the Law School honors outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to public service. Anil Mujumdar A…