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2009
For Successful Mediators, the Devil is in the Details
A simulated mediation case offers LSP students a fascinating look into the real world of legal negotiation.
Vis Moot Court Team Places in Top Quarter
Faces 65 teams from 17 countries in Vis East International Commercial Abritration Moot in Hong Kong in March.
Flying High at Space Law Moot Court Competition
A student team posts highest applicant score in moot competition that examined military force in low earth orbit.
The Punctuation of Justice
Student Scholar Series presenter Shira Lazinger dissected a controversial Fourth Circuit Court ruling on gun control.
First Year Students' Courtroom Skills are Tested
1Ls presented appellate arguments before distinguished judges at Lawyering Skills Program capstone event.
CUA Law Student Shines at first Capitol City Challenge
4E Jon Bourdon is named Best Advocate at new mock trial competition sponsored by Washington College of Law.
An Open Moment for Talking
A Mideast expert from the Brookings Institution sees a new era ahead for U.S. relations with Iran.
IP Moot Court Team Takes First Place in Regional Final
Moves on to the national championship rounds in the Giles Rich Sutherland Memorial Moot Court Competition.
CUA Trio Awarded Best Brief at Sutherland Cup Moot Court Competition
60th Sutherland Cup Moot Court Competition was hosted by CUA law on March 20-21.
Experts discuss similarities and differences between U.S. and EU approaches on March 23-24.
Orbiting Benefactors
A NASA scientist explained how its global imaging satellites help to spot warning signs of natural disasters.
How Did We Let This Happen?
CUA Law hosts a conference on Torture, Conscience and the Catholic Moral Tradition.
The Only Solution Left
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer spoke about a two-state approach to peace in the Middle East.
Lawmakers Turn Their Attention to Protecting Consumers
Alumnus Andrew Miller spoke about what faces Congress now in shoring up the economy.
Four Looming Problems
The Obama Administration faces serious challenges abroad, said former U.N. ambassador John R. Bolton.
The FCC's Regulatory Mulligan
The 2nd presentation in the law school's Student Scholar Series was given on March 10th by 4E Alejandro Valencia.
A Traffic Cop for Spectrum
The spring communications law symposium examined the government's role in allocating coveted bandwidth.
Interference: Wireless Innovation, Public Interest and Regulatory Response
Archived web stream of Feb. 26 morning and afternoon sessions.
Weaving Pro Bono Work into a Legal Career
Two CUA law alumni offered advice and observations to students on Feb. 24.
CUA Law Shines at Jessup Moot Court Competition
Places 4th among 24 law schools in international law moot competition, held Feb. 20-22.
Defend, Argue and Finesse
An innovative new Student Scholar Series was inaugurated at CUA Law on Feb. 19.
Star Laterals of the Year
Alumni Alice Fisher, 1992, and Michael Madigan, 1968, are highlighted in Feb 09 article in American Lawyer.
1Ls Honored at Feb. 10 Reception
Event hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP celebrated successful completion of first semester.
Stetson University Gives Inaugural Award Named for CUA Law Professor
Two law scholars will receive the William A. Kaplin Award for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy Scholarship.
CUA Law Wins National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition
Best overall among a field of 11 teams from across the nation.
Leading IP Scholars Convene for CUA Roundtable
Wide-ranging Jan. 30 discussion was organized by Professor Beth Winston.
29 Acres
Peace or war may hinge on the fate of a small Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem, says an expert.
Results of Intra-School Trial Competition
Jon Oates (4E) and Trista Speer (3E) won the annual competition hosted by the Society of Trial Advocates.
Former FCC Chairman Contributes to CommLaw Conspectus
Kevin J. Martin discusses deregulation in the latest volume of the Journal of Communications Law and Policy.
International Law Positions Not Found in the Want Ads
CUA law alumni offer job-hunting advice that boils down to a word: network.
Professor Suzette Malveaux Served as Legal Analyst on Inauguration Day
Help Us Help You
Law students were offered some simple yet essential job-hunting tips from the pros on Jan. 26.
Campaign Reform or Campaign Ruin? The Debate Continues
The Law Review sponsors a Jan. 23 symposium on the changing roles of campaign finance.
CCLS Faculty Members Shine in San Diego
CUA law professors were front and center before their peers at the most recent annual meeting of the AALS.
Clarity at Issue in the Fight Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Professor Mary Leary updated students on her participation in a global conference on protecting children.
Standoff in Gaza
The Middle East Religious Dialogue Program sponsored a Jan. 14 discussion of the causes of the current fighting.
Completing the Education
How to shake hands and whom to approach at networking events are skills all law students should learn.
Professor Mary Leary Led Vatican Delegation to Global Conference on Child Sexual Abuse
The World Congress III against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents was held in Rio de Janeiro.
Professor Faith Mullen Named a 2009 Bellow Scholar
Will be recognized in January at the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools in San Diego.
All CUA Law Election in NoVA House of Delegates Race
Two candidates and the seat they are running to fill are connected by a Columbus School of Law degree.
Professor Marshall Breger Quoted in Catholic News Service
Explains the need for legal protection of Holy sites such as Jerusalem's Old City at a conference in Rome.
Watch Your Step
Professor Antonio Perez offers some do's and don't for the Obama Administration in the pages of the Dec. 1 Legal Times.
The Thanks Part of Thanksgiving
The law school community assists the Capital Area Food Bank in a powerful new campaign against hunger.
Professor Margaret Barry Honored with 2009 Pincus Award
Prestigious award will be conferred in January in recognition of her contributions to clinical education.
Professor Margaret Barry Quoted in Legal Times
Observes that Obama-Biden is the first time in decades that president and vice-president are lawyers.
2008
Twice Persecuted
An immigration attorney explains that America's asylum laws have their limits.
CUA Students Shine on Maryland Bar Exam
First-time takers score well above state pass average for July, 2008 bar.
Gathering Experience for the Future
CUA Law hosts the 5th annual inter-school Externship Fair on Nov. 11th.
Trial Competition Gold
Two second-year CUA law students take first place in recent national trial competitions
A Class in Hard Choices
On Nov. 6 a panel of experts led a discussion on how to handle competing and confounding moral choices.
Will Religion Determine the U.S. Outcome in Iraq?
A leading Iraqi cleric discussed the differing interpretations of Shia Islam in Iraq and Iran on Oct. 29.
CUA Securities Law Alumni Hear Insider's Perspective on Current Financial Crisis
The SEC's Director of Enforcement is the guest speaker for the annual Securities Law Alumni Practice Group luncheon.
Counseling Clients Who Confront Complex and Competing Obligations
LIVE web stream of ethics panel discussion, 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6th.
Europe's Work Force is Well Protected
The European Union offers among the most comprehensive rights guarantees to workers anywhere in the world.
Thank You to a True Benefactor
Dr. Stanley Glod in honored on Oct. 30 for his many years of service to the law school's Cracow program.
Causes of Today's Financial Implosion are Complex and Varied
The law school offers an Oct. 27 tutorial on the causes of the current financial mess and the prognosis from here.
CUA's American Law Program in
Highlighted in article by law school reference librarian Steve Young in Nov. 2008 issue of AALL Spectrum.
Elections are the lifeblood of a peaceful democracy, but growing pains are unavoidable, say experts.
Professor Suzette Malveaux is on the Dial Twice Each Week
Serves as weekly Supreme Court commentator for Comcast cable news program, Art Fennell Reports.
An op-ed in the Oct. 20 Legal Times by Professor Heidi Mandanis Schooner.
Israeli Muslim cleric Iman Ghassan Manasra is trying to bridge the gap between two suspicious nations.
A top government regulator explained that the SEC had limited authority to avert the current financial crisis.
CUA Law Alum Recognized with John Carroll Society Pro Bono Award
John E. McCarthy, 1989, among three recipients honored in 2008 for their selfless service to others.
Faculty Members Address International Topics in October
Recent presentations by Professors Karla Simon, Marshall Breger and Antonio Perez.
Boom Times for CommLaw Practice
The fast-changing technical and regulatory landscape in communications could mean more work for lawyers.
20th Anniversary of Mulieris Dignitatem
Law school sponsors reexamination of historic apostolic letter on the dignity of women on Oct. 3 and 4.
Attorney Ann Fort described her 11-year pro bono effort to save a client from
Notre Dame philosophy professor Robert Audi was invited to speak by the Center for Law, Philosophy and Culture.
The sharply rising demand for international peacekeeping forces is examined at CUA Law on Sept. 25.
Students Judge a Career on the Bench for Themselves
The Robes in Schools Conference is hosted by CUA Law on Sept. 25th.
Arizona Cardinals
Lessons from Traveling the Negotiator's Highway
Former State Department adviser Aaron David Miller argues for realism in
Nationally acclaimed crime novelist George Pelecanos is the latest star to speak at the law faculty's luncheon.
Six Phenomena that Bear on the Politics of Trade and Globalization
Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, 1975, delivered the 40th Annual Pope John XXIII Lecture on Sept. 17th.
1998 alumnus Brian Stolarz tells the story of his pro bono effort to save the life of a
Professor Lisa Lerman Interviewed on Australian Radio
Sept. 20 airdate: Discusses famous 1973 legal ethics case on ABC's The Philosopher's Zone.
Brookings Institute Senior Fellow Tamara Cofman Wittes argued for a continued
Professor Roger Colinvaux Quoted in The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Discusses Congress's rethinking of tax breaks for donors and other charity policies.
A Critical Issue of National Finance
An expert insider explained to securities law students what is happening in the trillion dollar municipal securities market.
William Jawando, 2007, profiled in Washington Post
Article explores the similarities of Jawando's biracial background to Barack Obama's.
Official Welcome for First-year Students
University president and law school dean invite incoming students to make serving others a career priority.
Orientation Week Concludes with Volunteerism for 1Ls
Dozens of first-year students pitch in and donate time and effort to local causes.
CUA Law Well Represented at 2008 SEALS Conference
Three faculty members presented at 61st annual meeting of the regional association of law schools.
Classes of 2011 and 2012 Launch Careers as Law Students
Exposed to the basics during orientation week, Aug. 11-15.
Former White House Policy Adviser Joins CUA Law
Donna Coleman Gregg will contribute to the Institute for Communications Law Studies as a scholar-in-residence.
On July 18 and 19, Veryl Miles, dean of CUA's Columbus of Law, participated in a conference on "Judicial Independence and Legal Education: Two Pillars of a Democratic Legal System" held in the
A group of middle schoolers visited the Columbus School of Law on July 10 for a glimpse of higher education.
Professor Leah Wortham Honored for Her Support of CUA-Polish Legal Education
Receives the With Merit to
Professor Stephen Goldman Interviewed in Forbes Magazine
Discusses his book, Temptations in the Office: Ethical Choices and Legal Obligations.
For Professor Suzette Malveaux, a Busy Week as a Legal Analyst
Malveaux interpreted recent Supreme Court decisions as legal commentator for cable news program Art Fennell Reports.
The law school hosts a June 27 forum on how torture is still practiced around the globe.
Dean Veryl Miles Accepts Appointment to
Two-year appointment to begin in September 2008.
Talking Trash: When Hoarding Crowds a Person's Life
CUA Law co-sponsored a forum about a seldom discussed but growing problem.
Legal Clinic Wins Grant from D.C. Bar Foundation
$25,000 in direct grant funds with a challenge grant of $10,000 for 2008-2009.
CUA Law Alumna Profiled in Roll Call
Story of Elizabeth Getman, 2007, and her role in a case now awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court.
The 2008 trip to the
CUA Awarded Merentibus Medal by
Award recognizes important professional contributions made to the
Rising 2D Jordan Dansby to live and work in
DuFour Law Librarian to Head Professional Society
Frances Brillantine elected president of the Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C.
Trans-Cultural Understanding to Protect the Elderly
CUA law hosts a conference for social workers and lawyers on bridging cultural differences to help the at-risk aged.
Professor Stephen Goldman Interviewed by
As author of a new book on workplace ethics, Goldman speaks about the recent tell-all from Scott McClellan.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. tells graduates that useful life lessons can be found in the Constitution.
Fifty-four Institute and Special Program certificate graduates were honored on May 22nd.
Professor Marshall Breger Cited in the Congressional Record
Breger's opinion essay, Faith in Diplomacy, is submitted by Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD).
Professor Cara Drinan Authors Op-Ed for
Urges states with capital punishment not to hastily resume executions to clear "backlogs" from death row.
General practice clinic student Melody Eaton helped a D.C. resident return to her home after a trying 3 year odyssey.
Professors Klein and Barry to Receive Award
WEAVE Award on June 16 recognizes their educational efforts to combat domestic violence.
Professor Sarah Duggin Quoted in
Friday, May 2, page A-6 on the "natural-born citizen" Constitutional question facing Sen. John McCain.
2008 Charles and Louise O'Brien Fellowships Awarded
Four
CUA Awarded Merentibus Medal by
Award recognizes important professional contributions made to the
Legal Clinic Maintains Top 20 Ranking
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to Address Class of 2008
Commencement speech will be given on Friday, May 23 at 2 p.m.
Faculty and staff honored at Student Award Night on April 18.
Professor Helen Alvare Named Consultor for
Joins five other members of CUA community as
Contributes to visitors' positive impressions of
Professor Lucia Silecchia Quoted in Newsweek
Speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's embrace of environmentalism.
Professor Helen Alvare a Guest on Jim Lehrer Newshour
Participant in April 15 discussion on U.S. Catholic identify.
Professor Bo Rutledge Argues Before
His April 15 participation in Irizarry v.
Michael Missal, 1982, explained how a leading sub-prime mortage lender came crashing down.
NYU's Dr. Joseph Weiler explored questions of prayer, rules and love during an April 7 address at CUA law.
CUA-Lisbon Initiative, Year Eight
Portuguese legal scholars discuss the Treaty of Lisbon at the 2008 legal collaborative between the two law schools
April 3 Teach-In commemorates the life, dreams and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
In Third Appearance,
Advances to elimination rounds in
Digital television becomes the industry norm in 2009. How should the CUA community handle the transition?
A Common Morality for the Global Age
A synopsis of CUA's high profile symposium from the Catholic News Service.
The Constitutionality of Lethal Injection
Advocates on both sides of a case from
CUA Law students present briefs and oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
A Transatlantic Legal Discussion
The 7th Annual Conference on Portuguese and American Law focused on environmental issues.
The Catholic University Law Review sponsored an in-depth look at the jurisprudence of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
CUA's Law and Religion Progam Cited in Foreign Affairs Magazine
March 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs (page 120) compliments program's outreach efforts for interreligious understanding and tolerance.
Experts concur: 21st century media has changed elections and politicking forever.
Tribal Sovereignty, Legal Trends and Directions
All day symposium examined recent court rulings affecting the legal status of Native American tribal self-rule.
The
Professor Victor Williams Published in National Law Journal
Op-ed warns of the dangers of the current high number of unfilled key government appointments.
CUA Team Finishes Near Top in
Reaches semi-finals in 2008 Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Moot Court Competition in
CUA Team Shines at
Reaches quarterfinal round and places 7th in a field of 24 teams.
A Lifetime of Exceptional Scholarly Achievement
A retrospective look at the unique life and career of Dr. Stephan Kuttner was offered on Feb. 25.
2D Elena Schwieger Places First in
Law review article takes top prize from judges in student writing contest sponsored by ABA Section of Business Law.
Professor Marshall Breger Lectures at
Discusses legal and political issues facing
Professor Sarah Duggin Quoted in New York Times
Feb. 29 story on how the Constitution's citizenship requirement for the presidency applies to GOP frontrunner John McCain.
Professor Leah Wortham Honored by
Will receive the 2008 With Merit to Jagiellonian University Medal, one of its top honors.
Professor Mary Leary Quoted by CNN Online
Featured in article about how digital technology has made it more difficult to prosecute child pornography cases.
Three CUA Law Professors Assess Future of Legal Education
Attend international conference at Georgia State University College of Law.
Dean Veryl Miles Offers 2008 Mirror of Justice Lecture
Challenges CUA Law to become national leader in conversations concerning law, justice, faith and reason.
Professor Lisa Lerman Speaks at National Externship Conference
Offers remarks at Seattle University School of Law on: The Carnegie Report and Externships: Where the Bridge to Practice Meets the Road to Identity.
Professor Rett Ludwikowski Attends Conference in
Supported by the
Securities Law Program Alumni Share Career Advice
Offer tips on building a successful career in securities law during a Feb. 13 panel discussion.
2008 SPIL Auction Raises More Than $42,000
Will fund summer stipends for CUA law students who take positions in public interest law.
2D Stephen Landman Published in Leading Journal
Article examing a bank's liability when handling terrorists' money is published by the International Assessment and
Feb. 12 career panel discussion is sponsored by the Health Law Society and the Office of Career and Professional Development.
A prominent Israeli political scientist discussed the potential for a just and lasting
The Future of
Former FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy delivers the 2nd Annual Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence Speaker Series address on Feb. 5.
Professor Helen Alvare to Attend Vatican Congress in
Feb. 7-9 event commemorates 20th anniversary of apostolic letter on the dignity of women.
Give International Criminal Court a Chance, Says Advocate
Top Government Official Offers Analysis of Sub-prime Lending Mess
Fannie Mae vice president Ramon de Castro spoke on Jan. 30 about "Sub-primes: How Did We Get Here and How Are We Getting Ourselves Out?"
Kathleen Abernathy to Speak on Feb. 5
CUA law graduate and former FCC commissioner to address: The Future of Mobile Broadband, Going Beyond Voice.
Professor Suzette Malveaux Interviewed About Same-Race Hate Crimes
Fox TV airs Jan. 29 report about area family victimized by members of same racial group.
Celebrate Communications Law Month
Events scheduled for February, 2008
CILI Alums Meet and Greet at Polish Embassy
Jan. 22 event provides networking opportunity for Comparative and International Law Institute graduates.
USA Today's senior diplomatic correspondent summarized the state of
1981 Alumnus Joseph LaSala, Jr. Named General Counsel for Discovery Communications
Will serve in multiple senior capacities for world's largest non-fiction media company.
Professor Helen Alvare Appears in PBS Series Hosted by Jim Lehrer
Dialogues in Democracy: Life,
CUA Students Continue to Land Federal Appellate Clerkships
School-by-school numbers have been compiled for 2008.
Professor Bo Rutledge Testifies Before Congress
Witness at Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing about mandatory arbitration clauses for consumers.
Professor Suzette Malveaux a Featured Guest on "Art Fennell Reports"
Discusses her work on behalf of victims of
3D Patrick Campbell speaks with the Medill News Service about life as a student-veteran.
Professor Mary Leary shares her research findings with experts about an ominous new twist in the battle to protect children.
2007
Challenge Grant Offered for Legal Clinic
D.C. Bar Foundation will match donations totaling $10,000 to support the work of Columbus Community Legal Services.
New Academic Journal is Launched
The Journal of Law, Philosophy and Culture publishes its inaugural issue.
A NASDAQ vice-president addressed the 2007 Securities Law Alumni Association luncheon on Nov. 7th.
Demanding Better for
Judge Charles D. Gill, 1964, returned to the law school to fan the flames of outrage over the legal system's abuse of
CUA Students Post Impressive Score on
First time test-takers score 86% pass rate on July, 2007 bar exam, among the highest of area law schools.
CUA Law Hosts 2007 Legal History Roundtable
Area law professors gathered on Nov. 2nd to discuss "Judges and Judging."
An interfaith ice cream social on Oct. 25 proves popular with CUA law students.
AIDS and Africa:
Three national experts assessed the fight against HIV and AIDS in the continent most affected by them.
LIVE Web cast: AIDS and
Two hour discussion is led by Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State.
Professor Suzette Malveaux's Testimony on
Speaks at
CUA Trial Advocacy Team Takes Top Honors
Best in a field of eight at the
Initiative for Portuguese-American Legal Dialogue Launches Advisory Council
Group will advise and support CUA's seven year-old professional exchange program with the law faculty of the
Tyler Van Vorhees recognized for his skills at Eighth Annual Quinnipiac University Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition.
The Prospects for Peace in
The U.S. Special Envoy for
On the third Monday of October, 44 CUA law alumni are sworn in to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the
Three CUA Law Alumni are Ranked Among the Nation's Top Attorneys
Listed in the 2008 edition of Best Lawyers in
Law school guidebook combines statistical with student-supplied information.
Revisiting the Death of Terry Schiavo
Professor Bob Destro spoke at an Oct. 2nd
A Common Effort for the Public Good
An Oct. 5-6 conference sponsored by CUA law heightens appreciation for commitment to pro bono service.
"Images of Justice" turns the law school atrium into an art gallery through the month of October.
Italian scholar Professor Roberto de Mattei re-examined Orestes Bronwson's "The American Republic" at CUA law on Oct. 2.
1998 Alumnus Brian W. Stolarz Honored for his Pro Bono Work.
Receives the John Carroll Society's 2007 Pro Bono Legal Service Award on Sept. 30, at the Red Mass Brunch.
"Orestes Brownson's The American Republic: A European Point of View," a lecture by Professor Roberto de Mattei.
Hundreds of CUA law alumni gathered to renew their bonds to the school and to their friends during a busy weekend of activity.
A lecture given by Dr. Ewa Baginska, a professor at the Copernicus University of Torun, Poland.
In an assessment of the Middle East given at CUA law on Sept. 24, Senator Chuck Hagel said the
High-Ranking SEC Official Speaks at CUA
Erik Sirri, director of Market Regulation for the SEC, addressed the regulation of global securities markets on Sept. 19th.
Professor Roger Hartley Accepts Appointment to Foreign Service Grievance Board
Two-year term begins Oct. 1 to board that adjudicates personnel matters for Foreign Service employees.
Three CUA Law Alumni are Top Washington Lawyers
Included in Washington Business Journal's 2007 list of outstanding area attorneys.
Aug. 23 debate on Al Jazeera television over Amnesty International's policy decision to support abortion in some cases.
Securities Law Program grads are treated to expert analysis of latest trends affecting brokerage industry.
Students Organizations On Display
SBA picnic on Sept. 7 gives student groups and journals the chance to advertise for potential new members.
1982 Alumna Delivers Pope John XXIII Annual Lecture
EEOC Chair Naomi Churchill Earp spoke about "Perspectives on Discrimination in the 21st Century Workplace" at CUA law on Sept. 5.
Professor Raymond Marcin Presents Paper at Noted Catholic Conference
Speaks at 11th Annual Conference of the
Professor Michael Noone Quoted in New York Times
Aug. 30, 2007 edition for story titled "Marines' Trials in Iraq Killings Are Withering."
Nearing age 90, Mr. Hamilton Smith drops by the admissions office to pay his respects to his younger brother, Otis.
Professor Bo Rutledge Interviewed by
Comments upon whether the Supreme Court will consider an appeal of the punitive damages assessed in 1989's Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill.
Used Textbooks Open New Possibilities
Discounted textbooks and study guides help raise money for the law school's LRAP program.
Classes of 2010 and 2011 Officially Welcomed to
Remarkably diverse in experience, CUA law's newest students begin a fresh chapter of their lives.
Starting
As many as 80 first-year law students finish orientation week by volunteering at area charitable organizations.
One Day Down, Three Years to Go
The Classes of 2010 and 2011 enter
Law on the Books, Law in the Books
Professor A.G. Harmon helps lead a discussion on the role of law in literature and fiction during a recent professional conference in
Professor Lisa Lerman Quoted in August
Shares recollections of a principled lawyer who braved threats to protect client confidentiality.
Professor David Lipton Appointed to Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
Three-year term to help oversee the organization that sets standards for the securities industry
Week of Aug. 13: Schedule for first-year day division students.
Fall 2007 Orientation -Evening
Week of Aug. 13: Schedule for first-year evening division students.
3D Patrick Campbell Leads Charge on Capitol Hill
Mission to ease loan repayment terms for soldier-law students gains traction in Congress and is profiled in the San Francisco Chronicle online.
Students to Lawmakers: Don't Forget
The law school's Legal Services Society is asking Congress to stay engaged with the problems facing victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Lerman moderated a program on "Law Firm Bullies" at the 33rd National Conference on Professional Responsibility in
CUA Law Professor Assumes Leadership Role at
Professor Lisa Lerman helped to shape this year's ABA National Conference on Professional Responsibility.
CUA Alumni Sworn In to
Recent graduates took the oath on June 4th in
Dean Miles is 2007 Commencement Speaker for
A 1977 alumna of the school, Dean Miles addressed this year's graduates on May 26th in
Lawyers, social workers and others met at CUA Law to discuss compliance with D.C. law.
Members of CUA's Legal Services Society lent a helping hand to victims of Hurricane Katrina who are still struggling to get back on their feet.
Graduating Students Rise to the Challenge
The Class of 2007 sets a new record for both participation and dollars raised for a Graduation Class Gift.
Live web stream of address by the Hon. R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Forty-one members of the Class of 2007 are awarded Institute Certificates the day before graduation.
The Grand Mufti of Bosnia and
CommLaw Program Lauded in Leading Industry Newsletter
CUA's highly successful Communications Law Institute is written up in one of the nation's preeminent daily telecom news sources.
The Outlook for Religion in American Life
How religious issues and institutions are treated by law and what they can expect in the future was the focus of an CUA-sponsored symposium on May 17th.
Professor
Professor Jefferson is a member of The Conversation on Coverage, a public policy dialogue that's urging Congress to make it easier for Americans to plan for their retirement.
CUA Law Student and Staffer Co-Author Article for Leading Publication
Will be published in Aug. 2007 issue Law Library Journal, the official publication of the American Association of Law Libraries.
New Scholarship Fund Announced by
The Arthur John Keeffe Memorial Fund will make its first disbursements to students in the fall of 2007.
Professor Clifford Fishman Quoted by Associated Press
Source for May 2nd story about eavesdropping on telephone calls by state and local authorities.
Professor Lucia Silecchia Speaks with Catholic News Service
Interviewed in
Professor Bo Rutledge weaves some interesting architectural history of the Supreme Court into his 2007 Mary, Mirror of Justice lecture.
4E Jeff Kenney Signs Book Deal
"Asylum Denied" documents the Kenyan-born student's fight to stay in the
Justice Delayed, but Perhaps Not Denied
A House subcommittee considers the
3L John D. Skees to Receive
Highly competitive legal writing award recognizes just 15 law students nationwide.
A perennial hit, student award night scores again on April 20th.
Minority Student Organizations Hold Reception
April 16th meet and greet with faculty invited sponsorship of of a dozen student groups.
CUA Students Volunteer to Help Veterans
Donate their time and knowledge at the Armed Forces Retirement Home on April 14th.
BLSA Honors 1980 Graduate as its 2007 Alumnus of the Year
The Black Law Students Association recognized Marvin E. Johnson on April 19 for his exceptional achievements in mediation and dispute resolution.
The Comparative and International Law Institute and the International Law Students Association sponsor "Trade and Politics: Effective Export Controls and National Security Debate" on April 17.
Participants in the CUA-sponsored Sixth Conference on Portuguese and American Law met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on April 11th.
Double Major's Paper Wins Double Recognition
An article by 3L William Phelan was recently presented to a gathering of political scientists and has also been accepted for journal publication.
2007 Commencement Speaker Announced
R. James Nicholson, secretary of Veterans Affairs, will deliver the law school's Commencement Address on May 25th.
Team wins rave reviews at Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in
"Trade and Politics: Effective Export Controls and National Security Debate"
Tuesday, April 17, 4-6 p.m., Slowinski Courtroom
3L Dree Collopy Profiled by Lawcrossing
Collopy's advocacy for immigrant rights is featured by the online legal employment site.
Sixth Conference on Portuguese and American Law
April 12-13 in the Walter S. Slowinski Courtroom.
"Ethical Issues in Patent Law" Program Written Up in Leading IP Journal
Intellectual Property Watch pays close attention to the March 29th symposium at the law school.
LSP Final Appellate Arguments Draws High Alumni Participation
Nearly 100 CUA law alumni donated time to critique students' oral advocacy during the Lawyering Skills Program's capstone event.
Law school's placement rises in 2008 edition of
Patent attorneys came together to discuss the ethical challenges of their practice at CUA law on March 29th.
CUA's Comparative and International Law Institute and the Embassy of Poland co-sponser a look at Constitutionalism.
What Can Christian Argument Add to the Case Against Torture?
A noted legal philosopher says Church teaching is clear that torture is inexcusable for any reason.
A leading NIH health professional warns both legal and health professionals to prepare for the inevitable arrival of the avian flu virus.
A nuclear weapons proliferation expert says
Women in the Law: Voices of Success
The March 19 mentoring event offered dozens of CUA women law students the chance to meet and learn from highly successful alumnae.
Constitutionalism and Human Rights in Europe and
A discussion on Wed. March 28, sponsored by the Comparative and International Law Institute and the Embassy of Poland.
CUA Intellectual Property Team Advances to Finals
Kinari Patel and Mike Astorino are bound for the national finals from the regional Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition.
March 29 symposium features keynote speaker Paul R. Michel,
"Content Abundance in a Multimedia World," a daylong symposium held March 15 at the Columbus School of Law.
A Venerable Competition Attracts the Judicial Elite
Four distinguished federal judges will score the final rounds of the Sutherland Cup moot court competition, held at CUA March 9-10.
Students get to observe real-life litigation in three cases argued before the D.C. Court of Appeals at the Columbus School of Law.
"Public Health Emergencies: Impacts on Legal Policy and Practice"
A lecture by Dr. Edmund Tramont, Director, Division of AIDS, National Institutes of Health. March 22, 9-11 a.m.
"What Can Christian Argument Add to the Case Against Torture?"
A lecture delivered by Dr. Jeremy Waldron of
"Maritime Security Operations: Law and Practice at the Beginning of the 21st Century," a March 1st symposium sponsored by the Columbus School of Law and the U.S. National Group of the International Society for Military Law and the Law of War.
CUA law students Lauren Christopher and Andrew Lopez win Best Brief for the Appellee at the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, held this year in
Paula Shapiro (2L) was elected the American Bar Association Law Student Division's governor for the 11th Circuit for the 2007-08 academic year.
A New Era of Public Service Kicks Off at CUA Law
The first Pro Bono Day is held on Feb. 22, 2007.
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Race and Criminal Justice: The Impact of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
A Feb. 20 symposium sponsored by CUA's Black Law Students Association.
CUA Teams Shine in
Regional contest in
CUA Student to be Published in Law Journal
Dree Collopy's article about a dangerous gap in
The 2007 fundraiser for Students for Public Interest Law turned out to be a big success.
Professor Heather Elliott Quoted in
Cited in article about increased caseload accepted by U.S. Supreme Court.
Finding a Job in Securities Law
Seven prominent alumni offer advice to students on how to get their careers started.
"Political Dissent in the
An op-ed from CUA law Professor Michael Noone for ABC News.
Professor Regina
Two-day forum examined ways to preserve and grow
CUA Team Wins National Moot Court Competition
Second-year students Jennifer Hanley and Tyler Van Voorhees come out on top at
CUA Faculty Colloquium Hosts Professor Nestor Davidson of the
CUA Student Quoted in National Jurist Magazine
3L Alexis Buckhannon described her summer experience in
16th Annual SPIL Auction, Feb. 9
A personal tour of the U.S. Capitol, tickets for two to
Handcuffing Online Child Abusers
Visiting professor Mary G. Leary shared her expertise on the problem of cyber sexual predators at a recent conference in
Students turn out to hear Theology on Tap with Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl on Jan. 18th.
CUA's Black Law Students Association share the ins and out of law school with potential future applicants.
New Executive Director of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations joins law school
Bradley Bodager will guide and oversee the financial and development goals of the Columbus School of Law.
CUA Law Student Published in
3L Shaun K. Chang's appreciative essay about the late cartoonist Joseph Barbera is extracted and reprinted by the Times.
Law Faculty Presents at AALS Conference
Professors Sarah Duggin and Lisa Lerman spoke before professional section panels at the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools in early January.
Professor Ralph Rohner Elected to Head Lawyers Association
Rohner is elected to a two-year term as president of the
Ginger Patterson recognized for her many career achievements, including two years as deputy director of the Association of American Law Schools.
2006
Professor George Garvey to Head Association of Catholic Graduate Schools
George E. Garvey, law school professor, vice provost and dean of graduate studies for CUA, is the chair-elect of the Association of Graduate Schools in
CUA Law Alum to Head National Legal Association
J. Caleb Boggs, 1987, is elected president of the Republican National Lawyers Association.
On a trip that included meetings with the President and Secretary of State, an Iraqi leader comes to CUA to offer his prognosis for his country.
"Freedom and Tolerance in Shi'a Islam and the Future of
Web cast of address by Sayed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, president of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in
Bar
CUA's class of 2006 turned in impressive results for the bar exams of
"Freedom and Tolerance in Shi'a Islam and the Future of
A lecture on Dec. 5 by H.E. Sayed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, president of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq.
Law Professor's Work Cited in The New Republic Online
National magazine's Web site examines product licensing restrictions in a recent article that draws heavily from the work of Assistant Professor Elizabeth Winston.
Members of CUA's Federalist Society met with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Nov. 2.
The Securities Alumni Association held its 21st annual luncheon with a guest speaker from the SEC.
The Supreme Court Revisits Abortion: What's Next?
Professor Helen Alvare discussed two upcoming abortion challenges before the Supreme Court at the National Press Club on Nov. 2.
Professor Kenneth Pennington Receives a Festschrift on His 65th Birthday
Fifty exciting exhibitors attended the first inter-school Externship Fair at CUA.
Eliminating Religious Intolerance
Professor Bob Destro helped the State Department gauge the success of a goal adopted by the U.N. 25 years ago.
Professor Tony Perez Recognized as a "Rising Star."
Perez is among nearly two dozen "Rising Legal Stars" recently named by the D.C. Hispanic Bar Association.
The CUA Women's Law Caucus hosted a well-attended networking tea for D.C. area female law students.
The Importance of Pro Bono Service
Rawle Andrews, voted the 2006 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by the D.C. Bar, lectured at CUA on Oct. 18.
Former FCC commissioner and new CUA law Distinguished-Practitioner-in- Residence Kathleen Abernathy addressed "Spectrum: The Great International Equalizer" on Oct. 17.
CUA Law Alumnus Promoted at SEC
Christopher R. Conte, 1988, is named among three new associate directors at the SEC's Division of Enforcement.
Professor Cliff Fishman Interviewed on NPR
Professor Fishman discussed the legal perils of instant messaging -IM - on the Oct. 10 broadcast of the Kojo Nnamdi Show.
The law school honors the 34-year career of the associate law library director with a goodbye luncheon on Oct. 3.
A roundup of lectures given around the area and the world by faculty members in September.
Back-to-Back in the Paper of Record
Two CUA law professors are quoted in the New York Times this week.
Speakers at the CUA Law Roundtable on Religion in the
Keynote Speech: Dean Veryl V. Miles
Sept. 29: LIVE web stream of Dean Miles' keynote address to concluding session of Roundtable on Religion symposium.
The plaintiff fought the government in court for ten years. In the end, a team of CUA law students stepped in and brought about a remarkable outcome.
Keynote Speech: Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS)
Sept. 28: LIVE web cast at 2:00 p.m. of U.S. Senator Sam Brownback's keynote address at Roundtable on Religion symposium.
Roundtable on Religion in the
Sept. 28-29 symposium examines the question:What are the responsibilities of religious groups to influence the development of law and public policy in the
Teaching Across Time Zones and Continents
Students from around the world log on to Professor Ken Pennington's lectures on the history of canon law.
CUA Alumna Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General
White House statement on the confirmation of Alice Fisher, 1992, as head of Justice Department's criminal division.
Dean Miles explained where the law school is heading and opened the floor to students on Sept. 19.
New Directions for the
Professor William Wagner spoke at a conference exploring the new ideas and leadership of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI.
Professor Bo Rutledge's "Looking Ahead: October Term 2006" is available online through the Cato Institute's web site.
Pope John XXIII Address is Given on Sept. 14
1991 alumnus Michael J. Ryan spoke about "The Future of American Capital Markets for the 21st Century" at the law school on Sept. 13.
The 38th Annual Pope John XXIII Address
LIVE web cast of the lecture by
Law Professor Quoted by Voice of
Professor Mike Noone is among the experts cited in a Sept. 11 story about the trial of Saddam Hussein.
CUA law third year evening student Ann Marie Pedersen examines the classic teaching method in the Sept. 4 issue of Legal Times.
New Chancellor Opens New Year at CUA
The CUA community celebrates with the opening Mass of the academic year and listens to the University's new chancellor preach.
President Bush has nominated Naomi Churchill Earp, 1982, to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Third-Year Student Honored in
Jeremy Moss, 3D, places second in national essay competition on property and probate issues.
Professor Tony Perez Joins Council on Foreign Relations
Professor Perez accepts lifetime membership in one of the world's most prestigious and influential foreign policy think-tanks.
Gathering Evidence the
Professor Clifford Fishman offers tips to law enforcement officials on using high-tech crime fighting tools.
Numbering nearly 300, the classes of 2009 and 2010 commence their law school careers.
From congressional testimony to media interviews to rewriting bar association conduct codes, CUA's law faculty has kept busy during the summer of 2006.
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BLSA Alumni Achievement Awardees
Jeneba Ghatt and Fatima Fofana were honored for founding the nation's first communciations law firm owned and run by African-American women.
CUA Law to Offer Expanded LL.M. Program
Six new LL.M. programs will be available during the 2006-2007 academic year in: Commercial Law, Communications Law, Securities Law, Estates and Trusts Law, Comparative and International Law and Jurisprudence.
CUA Law's 2006 Sutherland Cup Competition team makes it to the finals.
Against strong competition, CUA's team delivered during final arguments judged by Hon. David Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and Hon. Richard C. Tallman, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Lecture Series in Law and Literature
Four eminent scholars mine the works of major authors within the American canon to reveal the role that exceptionalist attitudes towards law have played in determining our national identity.
Bringing
Many industry experts spoke at the annual communications law symposium sponsored by CommLaw Conspectus and the Institute for Communications Law Studies.
Taking Notice of a Civil Society
After 50 years of hard work at building the kind of civil society that Americans would recognize and applaud,
First Showing a Strong One for New
CUA's Intellectual Property Moot Court Team competed in the Giles S. Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition in
Students, faculty and staff are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the law school community.
It's off to the races as three first-year students cash in on their winning bid from the 2006 SPIL Auction.
This year's March-April lectures examine religious perspectives on issues in the news.
"Bringing America Up to Speed," a communications law symposium to examine the nation's broadband future.
"Bringing
Full program, panels, speakers and agenda for March 28th communications law symposium.
The Business of Modern Medicine
Experts argued that Medicare coverage of prescription drugs, while costly, is the right thing to do.
First Showing a Strong One
It's a law school's version of March Madness as another CUA moot court team turns in an impressive performance.
Author Lauren Rikleen discussed her new book, "Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law."
Into the Semi-Finals
CUA's securites moot court team turns in another stellar performance in the 31st annual Kaufman Competition.
Moot Recognition a Plus for CUA Team
Four talented CUA students win acclaim at the
Professor Marshall Breger accompanied the Supreme Court justice on a recent trip to the
The Religious Aspects of Arab Constitutions
WEB CAST: Dr. Nathan Brown of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace lectured on Feb. 22
Climate Change Isn't Going Away
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) warned of the consequences of ignoring global warming during her Feb. 13th address at the law school.
This year's fundraiser for students pursuing public interest law raised money and spirits in equal measure.
A Portal to Better Understanding
The law school's Board of Visitors hear about efforts to establish it as a major new voice for inter-religious dialogue.
The Law Review's Jan. 30 examination of the immigration appeals process drew an impressive group of experts to discuss whether the current system is working.
Professor Raymond Marcin's latest scholarship will be published in February.
CUA Student Wins Best Oral Advocate
Results from the
15th Annual SPIL Auction on Feb. 10
Your chance to help students make the world a better place is going once...going twice...
CUA Student Tops at Mock Trial Competition
BLSA's moot court team did a fine job in the 2006 Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition.
A two-day discussion: What is a Catholic law school's role in building a culture of life?
Visiting professor Barbara Bergman described the plight of those incarcerated in
Co-Existence in Holy Places
CUA law helps support a scholarly look at successful interreligious cooperation in the
Old Textbooks Spell Out New Opportunities
Raising money for the law school's new Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
2005
They may have earned their JD's before "Columbus" was attached to the law school's name, but some loyal alumni still return each year for a stellar holiday celebration.
Finals loom first, but the lighting of the law school's Christmas tree brings the yuletide season a step nearer.
A Job Well Done
The law school salutes 35 years of service from its legal clinic and 25 years of leadership from Professor Ellen Scully.
Is Terrorism Always the Same?
Yes, in one important way, said one of the nation's leading experts during his Oct. 31 Brendan F. Brown Lecture.
The Language of the Law
Lively and probing debate marked the highly successful "Law's Quandary" symposium on Oct. 25
The Epitome of a Friend
Michael F. Curtin, Class of 1965, is recognized with CUA's 2005 Alumni Achievement Award.
A Uniter and a Builder
The Comparative and International Law Institute celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 19.
Reading Like a Lawyer
It may come easy or it may come hard, but one law professor says all students are capable of improving their legal reading skills.
May It Please the Court
Nearly 50 CUA law alumni are the newest members of the Supreme Court bar.
Reunion 2005
Another gathering of the classes, another big success.
An Elegant Inaugural Ball
On the job since Aug. 1, Dean Miles was officially welcomed with a reception in her honor on Sept. 15.
A Call to Remain on the Path to Peace
King Abdullah II of
Web cast of "Traditional Islam: The Path to Peace"
Watch His Majesty's speech delivered at noon, Tuesday, Sept. 13th.
CUA and its law school are making it possible for victims of Hurricane Katrina to continue their studies.
CUA Law Opens Its Doors to New Orleans Law Students
Blown shut by Hurricane Katrina, Tulane and Loyola can send some students to CUA for classes.
A Call to Service
Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele speaks at CUA law about the distinct and special role lawyers should play in society
Student Bar Assn. Introduces New Web Site
Sleek and streamlined, check it out.
A Decanal Welcome for the Classes
Dean Miles tells first year students, "Now it's your turn."
Top MD Official to Deliver Pope John XXIII Lecture
Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele will deliver the law school's most prominent annual address on August 29.
Times, dates, places and other vital information for the entering class of 2005.
For a local newscast, Professor Marshall Breger sizes up
Lines, forms and processes. By the end of registration day, all CUA law students are ready for another year.
Streaming Video
Commencement Mass
Commencement 2005
The law school's most recent graduates are advised that technology is changing the practice of law.
Commencement Photos
A reflection on this year's commencement ceremony.
Class of 2005 Already Giving Back
Recent graduates more than double last year's Class Gift amount.
CUA President Announces New Dean for Law School
Professor Veryl Miles assumes the deanship on August 1, 2005.
Family Ties
The 2005 Legacy Luncheon is an elegant success.
Syrian Ambassador Speaks at CUA Law
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Nearly Done
On the final day of classes, the graduates of 2005 lift their glasses in a toast.
Islam & The Political Order
Law school co-sponsors an endeavor to better understand the "tremors that shake the world" on April 25 & 26. View live Webcasting via the site.
13th Annual BLSA Alumni Reception
The Hon. William D. Quarles Jr. was this year's honoree and keynote speaker.
To Rome!
Associate professor Helen Alvare joins a White House delegation to the April 24th Mass inaugurating the
pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
"We've Got Many Friends"
Professor Rett Ludwikowski reflects on the 20th anniversary of the founding of The Comparative and International Law Institute.
No Turning Back
Professor Marshall Breger thinks the great strides made in Catholic-Jewish relations by Pope John Paul II are not at risk under his successor.
CUA Law Clinics Continue to Shine
The Columbus School of Law's clinical programs rank among the top dozen in the nation.
The Exchange
The 4th CUA-Lisbon Seminar on Portuguese and American Law wrapped up on March 30th.
A Cry for Justice From the Streets
An update on the slowly building civil court case against Saddam Hussein.
Alumni joined current students for the annual Law and Public Policy Banquet on March 19th.
Where to Now?
From Blackberrys to camera cell phones to whatever comes next, is the law keeping up?
A Unanimous Verdict: You're the Best
The law school pays tribute to some of its most distinguished alumni: the men and women who serve on the bench.
Professions and the Common Good
How does what we do contribute to our fellow human beings? During an unusual discussion on March 11, CUA professors campus-wide explored the question individually and collectively.
Jewish and Catholic leaders do just that at a March 10th symposium on the state of relations between the two faiths.
I'm Proud of Who I Am
CUA law students got to meet some Ethiopian-Israeli colleagues on Feb. 23
The Best Darn Sports Panel Period
Some of the area's biggest sluggers in sports law visited CUA law on Feb. 16th.
Two Courts and a Peace Process
Professor Geoff Watson explores the legality of
The Hon. Kathryn J. DuFour helped the Columbus School of Law to become what it is today.
Defender of Life
Professor Bob Destro is honored for taking an unbending stand for the right-to-life of the severely disabled.
The Death Penalty and Mental Illness
The Law Review sponsors a troubling discussion of the prevalence of mental illness on death row.
The Supreme Court has recently thrown federal sentencing procedures into a tizzy. Dean Bill Fox helped sort out a rather confusing decision.
Ending the year on a high note
Dean Fox reports that student bar passage rates show marked improvement.
2004
The mission of a Catholic law school is to teach its students, of course. But, what else?
CUA law's novelist-in-residence recognized again
A.G. Harmon's fiction is honored with a William Faulkner - William Wisdom Prize for 2004
A Flashlight on the Path to Justice
Winning a class action lawsuit is complicated, tricky, risky and expensive...but absolutely worth it, says a leading practitioner.
Accomplished on the Bench and in the Classroom
The law school tips its hat to a 10-year adjunct professor who has become one of the most powerful jurists in the armed forces.
CUA honors Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
1968 alumna (J.D.) receives the 2004 University Alumni Achievement Award
Criminal sentencing guidelines were thrown into doubt by a Supreme Court decision last summer. Dean Fox helps CUA alumni figure out the brave new world.
The Future of Vatican-Israel Relations
Ambassador Oden Ben Hur is upbeat on the current state of a long and often troubling relationship.
Even in 2004, human bondage is a grim reality within and without of
A defendant facing the death penalty cannot afford a shoddy legal defense. But that's exactly what many of them get.
Insider Trading (of Friendship, Loyalty and Cheer)
They've scattered around the city, the region and the nation. But the CUA Securities Alumni Practice Group keeps coming together again.
For tips on maximizing courtroom peformance, it's hard to beat the former Chief Judge of D.C. Superior Court.
"The stakes were and are huge."
The general counsel to the Department of Homeland Security says the enormous new agency has little room for error.
Writing instructor A.G. Harmon turns the monthly faculty luncheon into an intellectual feast.
Beyond the t.v. sets and shouting politicians, what is war really like? CUA law school students got a glimpse on Oct. 20th.
Does the U.N. Still Cut It?
The 36th annual Pope John Paul XXIII Lecturer questions whether international rules are up-to-date enough to deal with today's threats.
With Profound Respect, Admiration and Thanks...
The university bestows its highest honor upon a man who singlehandedly saved clinical legal education in the nation's law schools.
Stem Cell Colloquium Concludes Successfully
Healthy attendence and passionate voices marked the two-day event as many of the best minds in the field debated the morality, and practicality, of embryonic stem cell research.
Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammed may yet duck some of the charges against him because
Pope John Paul XXIII Lecture set for Oct. 14
Leading international scholar to speak on “Just War and the War on Terror."
New Director of Communications Law Institute is Named
David Irwin, one of CUA law school's longest serving adjunct professors, is appointed new director of CLI.
Please Speak A Little Louder Into Your Sandwich
At the monthly faculty luncheon, professors are treated to an insider's description of high-stakes espionage.
A Warm Benvenuto! To Visiting Brethren
An associaton of Italian jurists holds this year's meeting at the Columbus School of Law.
Retaining faculty of color
How can law schools hire and retain talented minority faculty members? Professor Veryl Miles's scholarship on the question has just been published.
Professor Bob Destro argues before the Florida Supreme Court that lawmakers have every right to protect Terri Schiavo from court-ordered death.
Students will benefit from the talents of four gifted educators joining the law school this fall.
A Look at the Classes of 2007-2008
Some of the law school's newest students have arrived by the road less traveled.
The Sound of Lawsuits
Behind every great play is an inspired idea, lots of hard work, and oh yes, probably a legal action
Seconds to React
When he saw a man trapped in a burning car, Brian Knestout didn't hesitate about plunging into the situation
Professor Soundbite
When you have the right expertise at the right time, the media is sure to come a 'callin
So Long to Anonymity
"We are desperately trying to restore to health a beloved friend, who, despite our efforts, is dying."
CUA Supplies Lawyer-Diplomat to OAS
Professor Antonio Perez is elected to a key advisory body to the Organization of American States
Bright Skies, Bright Future
Goodbye and good luck to the Class of 2004
The Crumbling of Prejudice
Can ancient intolerance ever be defeated? Yes, and a Pope showed how more than 40 years ago
2004 Sutherland Cup Good to CUA
The Columbus School of Law team made a stellar showing the weekend at the nation's premier Constitutional law moot
Things That Never Were
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia returns to the Columbus School of Law with a familiar message
CUA Law Climbs in U.S. News Rankings
The widely-read America's Best Graduate Schools 2005 contains some good news for the Columbus School of Law.
Faculty in the News
"Professor Robert Destro occupies a key post in the nation's culture wars..." from the National Catholic Reporter
A Look Back at Brown
Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince returned home to CUA Law to assess the impact, 50 years later, of Brown v. Board of Education
His Eminence Avery Cardinal Dulles Visits CUA
The debut event of CUA's new Law, Philosophy & Culture Initiative, his two-day program featured a colloquium on various aspects of faith, law and culture
Thanks, CUA Law
A year ago he was finishing up law school; now, he serves in Congress. Recently, Rick Renzi came back to express his gratitude
Bringing Change from the Outside
From
Defining "Unfair Trade"
Why are beneficial sounding international trade agreements so difficult to ratify? Experts debate theories and answers at CUA law on March 25
A Very Exclusive Club
Four CUA Law students have earned the intern's equivalent of the key to the executive washroom
A Breakthrough Performance
For the first time ever, CUA's team makes the finals of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
And the Winner Is...
CUA Law takes home the trophy after placing first in the National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition
Faculty in the News
Do town leaders in Poolesville, MD need to enroll in Ethics 101? Professor Lisa Lerman spoke with the Montgomery County Gazette
Former Israeli Attorney General Elyakim Rubinstein says maintaining human rights in a besieged society isn't always easy
Dean William Fox recently helped kick off a day's trading on one of the nation's premier financial markets
History's Lessons
The next president may be chosen over the issue of appropriate federal spending. It is an old, yet ever-timely issue, as demonstrated in a new book by a CUA Law faculty member
Planning for Catastrophe
Could government carry on in the wake of a massive terrorist attack that wiped out a majority of lawmakers? Some facinating speculation on a question nobody wants to think about...
A Leap Into the Unknown
Pro-life leaders say few women realize the long-term effects of choosing to abort their child.
Digital Migration Symposium a Big Success
Communications industry heavyweights shared opinions and predictions at CUA Law about where digital technology is taking us.
Don't Miss the Feb. 6 SPIL Auction!
One person's donation is another's new treasure, and all for a good cause.
A Leap Into the Unknown
Pro-life leaders say few women realize the long-term effects of choosing to abort their child.
CUA alumna wins top environmental award
Dianne M. Shawley, class of '83, is honored by Department of Justice for twenty years of battling big polluters
Record Increase In Applications
Interest in a legal education from the Columbus School of Law is surging
2003 Lecture Series
Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them
The Case Against the "20th Hijacker"
People Who Are Better Than Their Lives
Much of What We "Know" About Islam is Wrong
Misperceptions About Islam: Past and Present (Live Webcast)
Lecture on Religion and State in Jewish Antiquity (Live Webcast)
Class of 2003 Flips Its Tassel
A Change In Leadership as CUA Law Associate Dean William F. Fox assumes the deanship of the law school on July 15, 2003.
A Dialogue on Iraq
When the State Plays Doctor
Top Lobbyist Exhorts Students to Stop Stealing
An Ethical Scrubbing for Corporate America
Taking Life to Save Life? No.
Moral Law, Without Codicils
When Do We Become Human?
Don't Abandon the Basics
A Shackled Defense
Wide Awake, Paying Attention and Praying Hard
2002
Look Away No More
Justice Byron R. White Remembered
In Short, I Obey
Our Constitution Isn't Modeling Clay
For a Worthy Debate, Stanford Looks East and the Supreme Court Looks North
A Celebration of Our Catholic Identity
The Rule of Law and The Information Age: Reconciling Private Rights and Public Interest
Understanding Key to Reducing Tensions
Legal Heavyweights Debate "Under God" in Plege of Allegiance
A Fabulous Place to Start a Career
Is This Overhaul Overdone?
Justice Alberto Gonzales, the Counsel to the President of the United States, to Speak at CUA Law School Commencement
2001
CUA Law Wins Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition
American Judges Association’s 2001 Law Student Essay Competition
Just Response to Terrorism Symposium
CUA Hosts Lecture by U.S. Attorney On Prosecutorial Ethics
CUA Honors FCC Commissioner with Milestone Award
Environmental Law Expert to Discuss Environmental Protection
CUA Hosts Third Annual Election Law Symposium
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