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…
News A New Name for the Next Great Era On September 20, 2018, the Law School announced that it has received a transformative gift from Hugh F. Culverhouse, Jr. The gift is the largest in The University of Alabama’s 187-year history, and it will help develop innovative programming, enhance the physical presence of the Law…
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.”
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…
Professor Fred Vars is quoted in the Times-Picayune about his proposal that allows residents to voluntarily suspend their ability to purchase a gun. His goal of having laws in all 50 states received an unexpected push in August when he received a call from a woman in New Orleans who said her mother had just killed herself…
Professor Ronald Krotoszynski writes an op-ed for The New York Times that outlines a case for impeaching Judge Brett Kavanaugh. For more, read “The Case for Impeaching Kavanaugh.”
Professor Fred Vars discusses his proposal to prevent suicide. https://youtu.be/egG0UebcTWU
Professor Jenny Carroll appeared on CBS 42 and discussed Roy Moore’s Lawsuit Against Sacha Baron Cohen.
Professor Ronald Krotoszynski is quoted in Law 360 about the Security and Exchange Commission’s strategy to rehear cases after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Lucia decision. For more, read “SEC’s Post-Lucia Case Rehearings Largely For Show.”
News Alabama Law Welcomes the Class of 2021 Dean Mark E. Brandon welcomed the Class of 2021 during First-Year Orientation. Brandon said the class is joining a long list of former law students who have made a positive mark on the community, the nation, and the world, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, Judge…