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The University of Richmond School of Law welcomed Dylan Penningroth of UC Berkeley for a discussion of Black Civil Rights history. Weaving together a variety of sources—from state and federal appellate courts to long-forgotten documents found in c...

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This year's symposium highlighted the historical and current trends shaping trust in the courts and movement lawyering. Also known as community lawyering, movement lawyering is the practice of using the law to empower communities and social movement...

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Advancing Abolition - Anti Death Penalty Advocacy in Regressive Times In October of 2025, the University of Richmond Law Review held their fall symposium on the future of death penalty abolition in increasingly regressive times. As federal policies...

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Giving Day is here! Before the textbooks open and the halls fill, Dean Perdue is focused on fitness. Follow along and flex those philanthropy muscles with us! https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofRichmond/ur-here-giving-day/pages/academi...

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This Giving Day, we marked the fifteen days leading up to the event by celebrating Dean Wendy Perdue's transformative fifteen years at Richmond Law. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni came together to share how her leadership impacted them and what...

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Janice Moore, L’81, shares her reflections on Richmond Law and Dean Perdue. https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofRichmond/ur-here-giving-day/pages/academics/law?campaign_view=true

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"Having the opportunity to attend Richmond Law these past three years has been one of the greatest joys of my life." With her time as a Richmond Law student soon coming to a close, 3L Kayla Thomas recounts what made the last three years memorable.

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The University of Richmond School of Law has presented the 2026 William Green Award for Professional Excellence to Professor A.E. Dick Howard, one of the nation’s foremost constitutional scholars and the principal draftsman of Virginia’s 1971 Con...

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Gratitude at Richmond Law takes many forms. Perhaps it's a scholarship that opened doors. Or maybe it's a staff, faculty, or alumni member who made a difference. Gratitude Day is our moment to celebrate those experiences and a chance to say "thank yo...

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Professor Jim Gibson breaks down Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment in our latest Synopsis video. Together, Prof. Gibson and Prof. Christopher Cotropia of George Washington University Law School filed a friend-of-the-court brief. Their ...

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From celebrating new traditions to surviving falling trees, Richmond Law had a year to remember. In this video we revisit standout milestones, achievements, and the community spirit that defined this academic year.

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Corinna Barrett Lain (Prof. Corinna Lain) discusses her newly published book, "Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection", at University of Richmond's Ukrop Auditorium. Prof. Lain is a Professor of Law at the University of Ri...

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Congratulations to the newest class of Richmond Law graduates who were awarded the degree of juris doctor on May 10, 2025! CONNECT WITH RICHMOND LAW Website: https://law.richmond.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-richmon...

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The 2025 Evil Twin Debate took place on January 31, 2025, at the WIPIP conference hosted by UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law. It featured Melissa Wasserman of University of Texas and Saurabh Vishnubhakat of Cardozo, debating the topic "Patent Off...

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The inaugural debate took place on February 2, 2007. The Evil Twins were Professor Shubha Ghosh of University of Wisconsin Law School and Professor Adam Mossoff of George Mason University School of Law. They debated the topic, Is Intellectual Propert...

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On April 4, 2008, Professor Stacey Dogan of Boston University School of Law and Professor Mark McKenna of University of Notre Dame Law School debated the topic Is a Trademark Use Requirement Useless?

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On October 9, 2009, Professor John Duffy of George Washington University Law School and Professor Jay Thomas of Georgetown University Law Center debated the topic Bilski and Patentable Subject Matter: Method or Madness?

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February 3, 2023 at Suffolk University Law School - Presented by The University of Richmond School of Law, the Suffolk Law IP Center, and WIPIP (Works in Progress for Intellectual Property Scholars Colloquium) Zahr Said (University of Washington Scho...

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The 15th Annual Evil Twin debate, brought to you by the University of Richmond School of Law's Intellectual Property Institute, took place at St. Louis University School of Law at this year's Works-in-Progress in IP (WIPIP) conference. Jorge Contrer...

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On February 20, Richmond Law hosted a discussion with Oliver Roberts, Co-Head of the AI Practice Group at Holtzman Vogel and CEO & Founder of Wickard AI.

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In 2022, Jason Allen's AI artwork, Space Opera Theater, won an art competition, igniting a legal debate over copyright and the evolving role of AI in creativity. In his latest Synopsis video, Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the legal journey of thi...

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The University of Richmond Law Review's fall symposium, "Economies of Extraction: Labor, Care, and the Carceral State,” will use a law-and-political-economy framework to discuss the persistent inequalities that define contemporary politics. The...

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We all have something–or someone–that inspires gratitude for Richmond Law. It might be a scholarship that opened doors, the dedicated staff, faculty, and volunteers who enhance the student experience, or a mentor who has offered invaluable guidan...

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"Immigration Law and Asylum - Current Trends and Challenges in Virginia and Across the Nation" Note: video quality during Zoom "screen share" is poor since the small PiP video windows were enlarged 10x. We will find a way to capture video better du...

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Are you interested in sharing your expertise as an adjunct faculty member at a law school? This virtual session covers valuable tips and strategies for becoming an adjunct law professor. You'll discover how to navigate the application process, conne...

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Through the Institute for Actual Innocence, Richmond Law students take a leading role in screening, investigating, and litigating felony cases in which there is credible evidence of the convicted person's innocence. Under the direct supervision of Pr...

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Prof. Ashley Dobbs recently contributed a chapter in the book "The Law of Fraternities and Sororities" by Gregory Parks, who's a law professor at Wake Forest University. So, how do fraternities and sororities intersect with intellectual property? I...

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Youtube short featuring 3L Emily Pollock.

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Join us in a look back at the 2023-2024 school year, highlighting our most recent class, memorable moments, faculty achievements, and more.

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Prof. Joel Eisen discusses three related cases that are currently pending in the Supreme Court: Loper Bright v. Raimondo, SEC v. Jarkesy, and Corner Post v. Board.

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In this episode of The Synopsis, Prof. Noah Sachs breaks down Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, both of which are United States Supreme Court cases regarding Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources...

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Kelley B. Hodge, L'96, is the keynote speaker for the 2024 commencement ceremony of the University of Richmond School of Law. CONNECT WITH RICHMOND LAW Website: https://law.richmond.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-richm...

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Professor Heidi K. Brown is the keynote speaker for the 2023 commencement ceremony of the University of Richmond School of Law. CONNECT WITH RICHMOND LAW Website: https://law.richmond.edu Facebook: http://bit.ly/URLawFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UR...

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Top U.S. privacy, intelligence, and regulatory attorneys and a well-known AI technology and policy expert will be at Richmond Law School talking about generative AI, data privacy, and individual choice. Lynn Parker Dupree | Partner and Privacy Prac...

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Learn more about Prof. Doron Samuel-Siegel: https://law.richmond.edu/faculty/dsamuels/ Fundamentals & Decision Points: An Empowered Approach to Legal Writing - West Academic - ISBN: 9781685613624 https://www.westacademic.com/Samuel-Siegels-Fundament...

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Learn more about Prof. Kevin Woodson: https://law.richmond.edu/faculty/kwoodson/ Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ceiling-Still-Matters-Workplace-ebook/dp/B0CBCTZ5ZP University of Chicago Press. ISBN: 978-0226828725

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The University of Richmond Law Review's 2024 Symposium, "Vestiges of the Confederacy: Reckoning with the Legacy of the South,” will name the persistent ramifications of the confederacy, race-based chattel slavery, and Jim Crow. The keynote spea...

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On October 27, 2023, the Public Interest Law Review's fall symposium offered in-depth insight into the student experience for students with disabilities.

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Richmond Law hosted Amy Kapczynski, professor of law and faculty co-director of the Law and Political Economy Project and the Global Health Justice Partnership at Yale Law School, for the annual Emroch Lecture. Her presentation, "Law and Political Ec...

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Step into the Donor-Verse with us using the link below to make your gift: https://urhere.richmond.edu/o/university-of-richmond/i/2024/s/richmond-law

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Launched in 1995 as the world's first law review published exclusively online, the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology celebrates its 30th volume this year. With his passion for the intersection of technology and law, co-founder Rick Klau, L'96, w...

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Featuring Lisa Ramsey of University of San Diego and Jake Linford of Florida State debating the topic: "Free Speech or Free Riding: Does the First Amendment Trump Trademark Law?"

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February marks the passage of two-thirds of the academic year and is a symbolic representation of the day tuition runs out. Richmond Law students took time this Valentine's Day to write notes of appreciation to donors who help close the gap! Today, ...

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0:01 Opening Remarks Payton Miles, Editor-in-Chief, JOLT Wendy Perdue, Dean, University of Richmond School of Law 6:06 Keynote: The Future Frontier: Applied Foresight for Smart Regulation of Space and Technology Catrina Melograna, Center for Spa...

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On February 7th, 2024, Professors Hank Chambers and Kurt Lash discussed the recent developments with Trump on state ballots and how the U.S. Supreme Court will approach the question during oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court the following day. ...

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Give $25 or more to the Annual Fund or your favorite school, department, club, team, or program at UR by Dec. 31, and you'll receive a pair of 2023 custom socks! https://socks.richmond.edu/o/university-of-richmond/i/2023socks/ youtube shorts

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Named for the year of Richmond Law's founding, the 1870 Society honors our most generous donors for their leadership support. Leadership gifts provide our students world-class academics and hands-on service opportunities that build empathy, resilienc...

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Do you know what today is? It's Love Your Lawyer Day! (Yes, that's a real thing!) ❤️💙🕷💙❤️ This year, we took a moment to write letters to lawyers we appreciate. We encourage you to tag a lawyer you appre...

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On Friday, October 6, 2023, we celebrated a Century of Women at Richmond Law. From insightful conversations with distinguished speakers to engaging afternoon sessions, the day was filled with moments of inspiration, connection, learning, and reflecti...

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Welcome and Remarks from Dean Wendy C. Perdue and President Kevin F. Hallock A Conversation with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Dean Wendy C. Perdue Richmond Law Women through the Decades • Robin Robertson Starr, L'79 • Marilynn...

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On Friday, October 6, 2023, we celebrated a Century of Women at Richmond Law. From insightful conversations with distinguished speakers to engaging afternoon sessions, the day was filled with moments of inspiration, connection, learning, and reflecti...

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In this episode of The Synopsis, Prof. Andy Spalding, Jennifer and Samuel Tarry Research Scholar and Professor of Law, breaks down the history, rationale, and impact of sanctions levied against Russia following last year's invasion of Ukraine. MEET ...

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In this episode of The Synopsis, Professors Carol Brown and Danielle Stokes break down the rule against perpetuities, better known as RAP. The rule made headlines earlier this year in the highly-publicized legal feud between Disney and Florida Govern...

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The Richmond Law web series, in which our faculty experts explain big legal concepts in three minutes or less, is back and better than ever! In this episode, Professor Roger Skalbeck breaks down the emerging and evolving topic of AI generated art in ...

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A discussion about Prof. Joel Eisen's newest book, Advanced Introduction to Law and Renewable Energy.

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"European Energy Policy in the Wake of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” co-sponsored by the Merhige Center for Environmental Studies and the Business Law and Policy Forum, and with support from the Richmond Environmental Law Society and the In...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 2 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 3 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 4 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 5 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 6 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 7 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM - 3-25-2022 - FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAW Pt 1 of 7 Join the University of Richmond Law Review for a virtual symposium entitled "Forming a More Perfect Union with Public Health Law.” Presentations w...

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March 14, 2022 Explore US government secrets about UFOs, the JFK Assassination, biological and nuclear weapons, and top-secret aircraft with a researcher who has submitted over 10,000 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Join Mr. Greenewal...

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March 16, 2022 Join us for a deep dive into the freedom of information debate, civil liberties, and government accountability. Becky Richards, Director of Civil Liberties, Privacy, and Transparency at the NSA, will discuss how upholding America's l...

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Our faculty join in on the fun on one of our favorite "holidays," Love Your Lawyer Day! Find out why we love our Spider lawyers and alumni.

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Katy Olney sits down with Dean Wendy Perdue in our Three Questions with the Dean video series. In this episode, we're diving into what's in store during the upcoming building renovation.

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Who's afraid of Spiders? Find out as Webstur delivers tricks - and - treats to Richmond Law students.

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Professor Mehrsa Baradaran of UCI Law challenges the long-standing notion that Black capitalism and community self-help is the solution to the racial wealth gap. These initiatives have functioned as a potent political decoy to avoid more fundamental ...

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Professor Corinna Lain unpacks her essay written in response to Xavier Cortada's expressionist painting of Proffitt v. Florida, which upheld Florida's death penalty statute. Read the accompanying article here: https://bit.ly/JusticeMeetsArt.

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In this episode of the Synopsis video series, Prof. Meredith Johnson Harbach unpacks Senate Bill 8 - otherwise known as the Texas Heartbeat Act - which prohibits almost all abortions in Texas after doctors can detect cardiac activity. She explores wh...

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Watch as Prof. Josh Kubicki announces the 2021-2022 Innovator in Residence for the Legal Business Design Challenge.

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Watch as Prof. Julie McConnell, Director of the Children's Defense Clinic, and Karena Eidum, L'21, reflect on recent success helping a client receive a reduced sentence through courtroom advocacy.

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Watch as Prof. Joel Eisen unpacks his book, Advanced Introduction to Law & Renewable Energy.

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Watch as Prof. Tara Casey unpacks the key takeaways from Virginia's 2021 General Assembly session - and new laws going into effect.

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Prof. Allison Tait unpacks the Britney Spears conservatorship in this episode of The Synopsis. What is a conservatorship? What rights does Britney Spears have - or not have? What's next? Watch as Prof. Tait addresses these questions and more.

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On this episode of The Synopsis, Prof. Jud Campbell unpacks the Supreme Court Ruling in Mahanoy Area School Dist. v. B. L. This case assessed schools' ability to regulate student speech on social media. Watch to learn more.

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Professor Erin Collins explores the history of crack cocaine sentencing as well as the First Step Act in this Synopsis video on Terry v. the United States.

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Prof. Kevin Walsh breaks down the recent Supreme Court decision in California v. Texas. Watch to learn more about the 7-2 ruling.

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Prof. Kristen Osenga unpacks the recent Supreme Court ruling in NCAA v. Alston, an antitrust case which calls into question the compensation fo student athletes.

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Watch as JP Brown, L'16, of Butler Snow, LLP, sits down with the Hon. Elizabeth Hanes, '00 and L'07, a magistrate judge in the Eastern District of Virginia, to discuss her career journey, serving as a judge during COVID, and advice for law students a...

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Rita Davis, L'00, Chief Counsel to Governor Ralph Northam, is the keynote speaker for the 2021 commencement ceremony of the University of Richmond School of Law.

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Watch as class-elected student speaker, Chris An, and class-elected faculty speaker, Prof. Corinna Lain, share their messages for the Class of 2020.

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Prof. Kristen Osenga unpacks what intellectual property waivers could mean for the pharmaceutical industry, especially as it relates to COVID vaccines.

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For this week's SCOTUS Synopsis, Professor Julie McConnell is unpacking Jones v. Mississippi, a case calling into question whether a juvenile can be sentenced to life in prison.

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Join the University of Richmond School of Law Public Interest Law Review, in partnership with the Black Law Student Association, for a virtual symposium on the school to prison pipeline. "School to prison pipeline” refers to the phenomenon in w...

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The University of Richmond's Journal of Law & Technology Spring Symposium explores the changes that technology has inspired in the business model of legal practices. Speakers discuss a variety of topics including how innovations in automation and art...

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In this Emroch Event, MiAngel Cody, Lead Counsel of the Decarceration Collective, along with client Edward Douglas and criminal justice advocate Latonja Walker, discuss their work on behalf of prisoners sentenced to life in prison for drug-related cr...

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With Ann Bartow, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, and Cathay Y. N. Smith, University of Montana Blewett School of Law Wednesday, January 6, 6 p.m. EST The Intellectual Property Institute's Evil Twin Debate Series is founde...

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This event, hosted by, the Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) and the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA), features Simon Tam as the guest speaker Simon Tam was the defendant in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court...

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Join Richmond Law Professors Hank Chambers and Jud Campbell, Professor Ernest McGowen from the political science department at the University of Richmond, and Professor Rebecca Green, a professor and co-director of the Election Law Program at William...

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In this episode of The Synopsis, Prof. Noah Sachs, an expert in environmental law, unpacks three critical issues involving energy, environment, and climate in the 2020 election.

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Richmond Law professor Jim Gibson, an expert in copyright law, shares the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Led Zeppelin copyright case involving "Stairway to Heaven."

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The University of Richmond Law Review hosted its annual symposium on the social and legal precursors to the Stonewall Riots, the rise of LGBTQ rights in the United States, and the growth and impact of LGBTQ rights on various fields of law in the futu...

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In this virtual lecture, Professor Guy-Uriel Charles of Duke Law explores whether our constitutional framework is capable of eradicating structural subordination and whether we can develop a constitutional jurisprudence that is sufficiently robust to...

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As we prepare to welcome our incoming and returning students to campus for the 2020-2021 academic year, see how we've prepared to keep students, faculty, and staff safe and healthy. (Music by Bensound Music.)

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Professor Kristen Osenga, an expert in trademark law, unpacks USPTO v. Booking.com – a case calling into question the trademark eligibility of a generic name, such as Booking.com.

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Professor Hank Chambers, an expert in employment discrimination, unpacks Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia - a case in which the Supreme Court declared, by a 6-3 vote, that employees are protected against sexual orientation or gender identity discri...

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The University of Richmond Journal of Law and Technology ("JOLT") virtual Spring Symposium explores the changes technology has inspired in the business model of legal practices. Here speakers discuss a variety of topics including how innovations in t...

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Commemorating the Richmond Law Class of 2020 Rivers & Roads Created by Jim Gibson With help from Alex Brown, Emily Cherry, Julia Gibson, Jack Preis, Jane Savoca, Mary Ruth Walters. Photos & Video Credits: Brad Robinson, Carter Raymond, James Lovin...

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Prof. Tara Casey, director of the Carrico Center for Pro Bono and Public Service and Michael Goldman, partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth and Firms in Service representative, celebrate the Pro Bono Certificate recipients.

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The Virginia General Assembly convened for the 2020 session on January 8, and Professor Tara Casey is unpacking what you can expect this year. From gun reform to Confederate monuments, Prof. Casey previews the firsts, the lasts, and the in betweens. ...

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The 13th Annual Evil Twin Debate, entitled "Going Private: Can the Law be Owned?,” took place Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the AALS Annual Conference in Washington, DC, featuring Shyam Balganesh (University of Pennsylvania Law School) and Chri...

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Kendyl Crawford, GC'18, Director of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light, and Queen Zakia Shabazz, Coordinator of the Virginia Environmental Justice Collaborative and Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Fellow, joined Richmond Law students to share the...

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We're grateful for the support of our alumni and friends every day here at Richmond Law. That's why today, we're putting our own spin on Giving Tuesday to bring you Giving THANKS Tuesday. It's our chance to send a great big THANK YOU to all those who...

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In this episode of The Synopsis, Professor Hayes Holderness, an expert in tax law, explains how the ingredients in candies can impact their tax status.

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The University of Richmond Public Interest Law Review hosted its annual symposium on restorative justice on Oct. 4, 2019. This symposium examines restorative justice principles in the criminal justice system and explores the different types of rest...

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