Category: Law News
Law School Commemorates 45th Anniversary of the First African-American Law Graduates
Professor Bryan Fair and Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray had “A Conversation about Jim Crow Policy” on March 31 at the symposium on Bending the Arc of History: African-Americans and The University of Alabama School of Law. Gray said his mother gave him three goals as a child: Keep Christ first in his life, stay…
UA Law Students Advance to Final Four in National Trial Competition
UA Law students Kristen Campbell (’17) and Bridget Harris (’17) advanced to the final four in the National Trial Competition. As the Southeast regional champion, the University of Alabama School of Law team advanced to the national finals in Fort Worth, Texas, with the top 28 teams. After four elimination rounds, the final four teams…
Ceremony to Celebrate Research by Alabama Law Faculty
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two members of The University of Alabama School of Law faculty will be honored for their research contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day. Sixteen faculty members from across the University were chosen as finalists for President’s Faculty Research Award, and six winners will be announced at a ceremony at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday,…
Professor Horwitz Weighs in on Federal Lawsuit Against a Sitting Justice of the Peace
Professor Paul Horwitz is quoted in the Houston Chronicle about a federal lawsuit against a sitting justice of the peace. For more, read “Courtroom Prayers Draw Federal Lawsuit Against Montgomery Co. JP.“
Law School Hosts John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition
UA Law students Amber Hall (’18), Tori McCarthy ‘(18), Sloane M. Bell (’18) and Jessica M. Pagano (’18) competed in the final round of the John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition on March 22. The distinguished panel for the round included the Honorable M. Casey Rodgers, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida;…
Frances Isbell Named as One of National Jurist Magazine’s 2017 Law Students of the Year
Frances Isbell, a third-year law student, has been named one of 25 Law Students of the Year by National Jurist magazine. Isbell received the honor because she was one of 16 graduate students of the inaugural class of the Albert Schweitzer Fellows at University of Alabama School of Law. She’s using her fellowship to help and…
UA Law Ranks Among Nation’s Top Law Schools
The University of Alabama School of Law is ranked 26th among the nation’s top law schools, both public and private, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” rankings for 2018. The U.S. News rankings of 197 law schools fully accredited by the American Bar Association are based on a weighted average of the…
Professor Andreen Weighs in on President Trump’s Executive Order to Remove Federal Protections from Many Streams and Wetlands
Professor William Andreen is quoted in Circle of Blue about President Trump’s call for two federal agencies to review the Clean Water Act. For more, read “Clean Water Rule Repeal Cannot Come at a Pen Stroke.”
Keith Norman: Serving the State
Keith Norman (’81) has excelled at service-oriented leadership. For 23 years, he has been the Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar, the licensing and regulatory authority for more than 18,000 lawyers. There, he manages 45 employees and administers licensing, admissions, discipline and continuing legal education. In June, Norman will retire from the position and leave…
Professor Carodine Speaks at Alabama State University’s Annual Distinguished Lecture Series
Professor Montre’ D. Carodine was the featured speaker for Alabama State University’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, March 5. Carodine addressed the theme, “The Continuing Search for Human and Civil Rights in America: The Law, Race and Justice.” “These are tough times, so the topic is a timely one,” Carodine said. “These are hostile…