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2013: News Releases
Nov. 12 Symposium at Emory Law: Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision
A public forum at Emory University School of Law Nov. 12 will include members of the federal bench, legal professors and civil rights activists.
Nov. 12 Symposium at Emory Law: Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder will be the topic of a public forum at Emory University School of Law Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Emory Law's J. Martin Bunt receives 19th Annual PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award
J. Martin Bunt, a student at Emory University School of Law, received the 19th Annual PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award
Emory Law named among Princeton Review Best 169 Law Schools
The Princeton Review included Emory Law in its Best 169 Law Schools 2014 edition, released this week.
Georgia Supreme Court reverses juvenile defendant life, no parole, sentence
Students from the Emory Law Barton Child Law and Policy Center Appeal for Youth Clinic drafted the appeal and argued the case.
Frank Alexander on the transformative impact of land bank legislation
The land bank concept has an appeal that transcends geographic and economic borders.
Turner Clinic files FOIA requests to reveal Plant Vogtle financing details
Turner Environmental Law Clinic filed FOIA requests with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office of Management and Budget
Emory Law honors five alumni for distinguished service
Emory Law honored five alumni for distinguished work in public service and volunteer efforts on the law school's behalf.
Top Christian scholars to be featured in new Emory Lecture Series
Emory Law has created a new lecture series thanks to a grant from the McDonald Agape Foundation.
Georgia Attorney General Olens leads EPIC conference on human trafficking
The Emory Public Interest Committee Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Emory Law.
Turner Clinic fights to ensure impact of nuclear waste fully understood
Turner Clinic petitioned NRC re revision of Waste Confidence Decision.
EPIC grants fund Emory Law students' pro bono work
Thirty-six Emory Law students worked for the public good in organizations across the United States.
Court on gene research: brilliant discovery does not by itself qualify for patent, Holbrook says
The Supreme Court offered a Solomonic decision regarding whether human genes constitute patent-eligible subject matter.
Shanor finds rulings on harassment, retaliation clear victories for employers
On June 24, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down two 5-4 decisions in employment discrimination cases.
Woodhouse: Child's best interests should guide Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
Court handed down its decision in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, Birth Father and the Cherokee Nation.
Holbrook discusses same-sex marriage issues at July 10 event
Timothy Holbrook will serve on a panel discussion of the Supreme Court's Marriage Cases.
Fineman receives honorary juris doctor from Sweden's Lund University
Martha Fineman received an honorary juris doctor degree from Sweden's Lund University
Chinese judges at Emory Law to study American justice system
Chinese judges participated in a new partnership between Emory Law, City University of Hong Kong, and Supreme People's Court.
Wall Street Journal features Emory Law graduate programs for non-lawyers
Emory Law Dean Robert Schapiro was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on law schools which offer non-JD degree programs.
Barton Legislative Clinic students achieve goal, juvenile law reform
Emory Law students worked on the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia juvenile code.
Emory Law honors Class of 2013 at graduation ceremonies
Emory Law's 2013 graduation ceremonies were held May 13, 2013.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Emory student group's client, vacates bankruptcy decision
The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Emory Law ELLSCAP case, Bullock v. BankChampaign.
Professor Ruskola's new book explores Chinese, U.S. Law
Professor Ruskola's new book explores legal orientalism.
Eye, Pardo, Lamb named Woodruff Fellows, receive full scholarships
Emory Law has awarded three Robert W. Woodruff Fellowships in 2013.
EPIC, law students receive awards for leadership, service
Emory Law students' public service work was recognized in April.
Professor Brown on current law school rankings: we need a new standard
Dorothy Brown offers an opinion article on how we currently assess law schools¿ quality, and why a new system is needed.
Levine collaborative study focuses on possible bias in drug-free zone cases
Kay Levine addresses drug-free zone laws put in place since the 1980s.
Romig named secretary for AALS Legal Writing Section
Jennifer Romig has been selected as secretary of the AALS Section on Legal Writing.
Supreme Court arguments mark turning point in gay marriage debate
Michael Perry comments on Supreme Court gay marriage debates.
Emory Center for Women proclaims Brokaw Unsung Heroine
Emory Law Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Katherine Brokaw was one of six women honored as an ¿Unsung Heroine,¿ by Emory University¿s Center for Women.
Emory Trustee Henrikson 72L speaks at 30th Annual BLSA Awards Reception
The 2013 BLSA Awards features keynote speaker C. Robert Henrickson 72L.
Emory OUTLaw presents discussion of gay rights, religious liberty on April 3
Emory OUTLaw, a student organization for LGBTQ law students and their allies, will host a scholarly discussion on gay rights and religious liberty.
Emory Law Amicus Brief Says Same-Sex Marriage Bans Harshly Affect Children
Emory Law amicus brief says same-sex marriage bans harshly affect children.
Holbrook files Supreme Court brief in support of same-sex marital rights
Emory Law professor Timothy Holbrook filed a Supreme Court Brief supporting same-sex marital rights.
Immigration Law Society holds fundraiser for asylum seekers charity
Emory Law's Immigration Law Society will host a fundraiser for asylum seekers.
Supreme Court finds antitrust laws apply to governments in Georgia case
Emory Law professor Alexander Volokh comments on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in FTC v. Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
Emory Law conference addresses legal, ethical end-of-life issues
A March 5 conference at Emory Law will address what is often the most emotionally fraught and expensive periods of medical care: the end of life.
Holbrook receives Distinguished Service Medal from Linn Inn Alliance
Timothy Holbrook will receive a Distinguished Service Medal from the Linn Inn Alliance.
Emory Law co-presents civil rights exhibit: And The Struggle Continues
Emory Law co-presents a civil rights exhibit on the Emory University campus.
U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Kozinski leads 2013 Thrower Symposium
The Honorable Alex Kozinski, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, will deliver the keynote speech for Emory Law Journal's annual Randolph W. Thrower Symposium
National, international experts lead public lectures at Emory Law
Emory Law will host symposiums and lectures on current contentious legal issues.
Emory Law's Public Interest Committee honors local attorneys
Three Atlanta attorneys known for their passion and commitment to public interest law were honored by the Emory Public Interest Committee.
Raykin 13L to represent Emory Law at leading Canadian insolvency conference
Alla Raykin 13L will attend the 10th Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference
Professor Brown on PBS: Progressive U.S. tax code is an illusion
Professor Dorothy Brown joined the PBS television show ¿Need to Know¿ to discuss the disparities of U.S. tax law.
Turner Environmental Law Clinic opposes rushing study on nuclear waste risks
Emory Law's Turner Environmental Law Clinic filed comments on behalf of environmental groups concerned that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is rushing a study.