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Welcome to the Washington University School of Law News web site. Please check this page for developments that may be of particular interest to you. We also include notices and other current information of interest to the Law School Community. Explore the links on the left side of this page for more information, including Faculty in the News, which offers a sampling of faculty quoted in their areas of expertise by the news media.

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Law School Partners with Students for Innovative Programming

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Prof. Levin Testifies on REINS Act before Congressional Subcommittee

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Law School Launches National Semester-in-Practice Externship

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Alumna Kelley Lands Dream Job in International Antitrust

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CSO Hosts Annual Government and Public Interest Job Fair

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Law School Forges International Agreements with Sorbonne and Cergy-Pontoise

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ABA Resolution on Conflict of Interest Rules for Government Contractors Draws on Report by Prof. Clark

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Civil Rights & Mediation Clinic Supporting Mortgage Loan Foreclosure Mediation in St. Louis City

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Federal Circuit Chief Judge Rader Pleas for More Efficient, Lower-Cost Justice

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Privacy Expert Richards Discusses Anti-Drone Proposals, Constitutional Issues Surrounding Surveillance

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Clinic Fellow Lollar Offers Expert Commentary on Restitution in Child Pornography Cases

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Prof. Levin Elected to American Law Institute

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Course Examines ‘Lawyer’s Role in Urban Revitalization’

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Prof. Sepper Offers Expert Commentary on Opt-Out Proposal for Affordable Care Act’s Contraceptive Mandate

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Over 200 Attorneys Advise First-Year Students at Professional Conference; 1Ls Take Innovative Negotiation Course

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Alumna Geng Is Immersed in International Human Rights Issues as Harris Institute Fellow

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@WashULaw Welcomes Inaugural Online Class of Foreign LLM Students

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19 Washington University Law Graduates Secure Prestigious Judicial Clerkships

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Q&A with Prof. Sale Highlights Her Expertise in Corporate and Securities Law Scholarship and Teaching

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Prof. Tamanaha Tops National Jurist's List of Most Influential People in Legal Education

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IEC Clinic Attorney Hubertz to Receive Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Top Settlement Award

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Prof. Magarian Offers Expert Commentary on Roles of First and Second Amendments in Right to Bear Arms Debate

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New Course to Match Law, Business and Engineering Students with St. Louis Entrepreneurs

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Prof. Clark Appointed to D.C. Bar Committee

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Prof. Norwood and Alumna Fischer's Bond Extends from Classroom to Marathon Challenge

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Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic Petitions U.S. EPA for Cleaner Air and Water

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Prof. Sepper Offers Expert Commentary on Affordable Care Act and Corporate Religious Freedom Claims in Harvard Law’s Bill of Health Blog

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Legal Historian Helmholz Makes Case for Studying History of ‘Natural Law’ at ASLH Annual Meeting

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Dean Syverud Named 'Lawyer of Year,' Alumni to be Honored as 'Legal Champions'

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Privacy Law Expert Richards Comments on Judge Bork’s Legacy

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‘ICC at 10’ Conference Honors Legacy of Whitney R. Harris, Marks International Criminal Court’s Decade of Work

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Prof. Clark Publishes Op-Ed in Washington Post on Conflicts of Interest and Government Contracting in DC

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Prof. Sadat Appointed ICC Special Adviser on Crimes Against Humanity

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Prof. Clark Comments on Delay of STOCK Act Requirement to Post Federal Employees’ Financial Information on Internet

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CJC Juvenile Rights and Re-Entry Project Students Advocate for Young Offenders at Legislative Hearing

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Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Stormwater Contamination Case

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Prof. Clark Teaches Russian Law Students, Makes Presentation on Whistleblowing before Russian Government Ministries

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Look! It’s a blog! It’s a book! It’s The Law of Superheroes! Alumnus's Book Expands on Blog Exploring Legal Issues through Comic Book Scenarios

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Civil Rights, Community Justice & Mediation Clinic Celebrates Victory on Foreclosure Mediation

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Harris Institute Fellow Geng Shares Insights from ICC Session in The Hague through IntLawGrrls Blog

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Prof. Richards Publishes Article in WIRED on Privacy and Social Media Sharing

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Prof. Martin's Research on Roberts Court and Activism Featured in SCOTUSblog

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Alumna Receives $50,000 Public Interest Fellowship from Chicago Bar Foundation

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Center on Law, Innovation & Economic Growth Hosts More than 60 Scholars at Midwestern Law and Economics Conference

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Prof. Sale Offers Expert Commentary on Role of Leadership in Corporate Board Diversity

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Prof. Inazu Offers Expert Commentary on Constitutional Issues and Religious Holiday Displays

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Harris Institute Announces Results of Benjamin Ferencz Essay Competition

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Trial Team Wins Attorney General’s Cup

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Prof. Sale’s Expertise on Corporate Governance Featured in Corporate Board Member magazine’s ‘Think Tank on Boardroom Diversity’

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Prof. Smith Presents Regulation of Care Work Scholarship as Mitchell Lecturer

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Celebration Weekend Honors Prof. Becker’s 50th Year of Teaching Milestone

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Health Law Expert Sepper Comments on Conscience Legislation and Medical Care

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Center for Empirical Research in the Law Faculty Launch Online Database of 2,300 EEOC Cases

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Former ICTY Judge Prost Describes Challenges of UN Ombudsperson’s Role at Harris Institute Lecture

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Ambassador Susman Makes Case for a Strong Rule of Law During Harris Institute Lecture

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Religion and the Constitution Expert Inazu Comments on ‘Politics and the Pulpit

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Appellate Clinic Wins Reversal in U.S. Court of Appeals for Inmate in Civil Rights Case

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Labor Law Expert Crain Explores Nuances of Employee-Employer Relationship

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Prof. Mandelker Publishes Book to Clarify Free Speech Problems of Sign Laws

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Students Honored with Carmody MacDonald Legal Practice Excellence Awards

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Prof. Richards Comments on Legal Fight over Royal Photos, Differences in American and British Views of Privacy, Free Speech

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Alumni Help Found, Lead Hispanic Bar Association

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Prof. Block's Scholarship Stresses Need for Ongoing Financial Regulatory Reform

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Prof. Clark Publishes Op-ed in National Law Journal on Second Circuit Case Involving Whistleblowing Incentives for Lawyers

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Socratic Method, Tips for Success with Prof. Davis Offer Snapshot into JD Orientation

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Dean Syverud, Judge Coleman Welcome Incoming Law Students at Matriculation Ceremony

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Prof. Clark Comments on Navy Seal's Book on bin Laden Raid, Publishing Classified Information

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Prof. Tokarz Offers Expert Commentary on Foreclosure Mediation

August 2012 [View Release]