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Cyber and the Law of Armed Conflict

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of national security experts discusses what actions constitute a "cyber attack," when a state can respond to a cyber attack through the use of...

Do Cities Have Free Speech Rights?

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professors Rich Schragger and Molly Brady, and Yishai Blank, professor of law at Tel-Aviv University, discuss if cities have — or should hav...

"End of Its Rope: What Explains the Decline in American Death Sentences?"

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professor Brandon Garrett delivers a chair lecture on his new book, "End of Its Rope," to mark his appointment as the White Burkett Miller Pro...

Annette Gordon-Reed Delivers McCorkle Lecture On 'Black Citizenship'

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Harvard professor Annette Gordon-Reed delivered the McCorkle Lecture on "Black Citizenship, Law, and the Founding." (University of Virginia School of ...

White Supremacy, Protest and Policing

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professor Barbara Armacost gives an overview of the police response to the violent white supremacist protests in Charlottesville on Aug. 11-12...

Choosing Electives for 1Ls

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of UVA Law faculty advises 1L students on selecting electives for their spring semester. The panel features UVA Law professors Deborah Hellman...

Challenges Facing Journalists

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of journalists discusses challenges they face in reporting truthfully and objectively. The panel features Richard Leiby, editor at The Washing...

Whose Mess Is It? Environmental Regulation in a New Political Climate

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A symposium panel of experts looks at what happens when the federal government deregulates environmental protections and states and organizations step...

Scalia Speaks

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Whalen, co-author of “Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived,” and UVA Law professors Aditya Bamzai and John Duffy, all ...

Player Conduct Investigations in the NFL

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Friel ’83, senior vice president and special counsel for investigations at the NFL, discusses her investigations into player conduct. Her posit...

Investigations and Compliance in Sports

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of experts from the worlds of professional and collegiate sports discuss the complexities of investigating athletes for alleged wrongdoing, in...

Former White House Counsel Discusses the Presidency

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Eggleston, now a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis, speaks about the presidency and his experiences in the Obama administration as White Hou...

The Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brandon Garrett joins Karen Newirth, senior staff attorney, Innocence Project; Judge Robert Kane, former Massachusetts Superior Court judge;...

2017 Supreme Court Roundup

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professors A. E. Dick Howard, Barbara Armacost, Michael Gilbert and Micah Schwartzman discuss key cases from the recent U.S. Supreme Court term, and l...

The Life of a Case – From Filing Through Appeal

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Benjamin Spencer speaks to incoming law students during orientation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 18, 2017)

Preparing for Class: Reading, Briefing, Speaking

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Molly Shadel speaks to incoming law students about preparing for class. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 18, 2017)

What to Expect in the Law School Classroom

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Toby Heytens teaches a sample class at orientation to incoming law students. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 18, 2017)

Zane Memeger ’91 Welcomes Class of 2020

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Zane Memeger '91, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and current partner at Morgan Lewis, delivered the annual orientation ...

Dean Risa Goluboff Welcomes UVA Law's Class of 2020

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Risa Goluboff welcomes the Class of 2020 to UVA Law during orientation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 21, 2017)

A Pre-Orientation Welcome From Dean Goluboff

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Risa Goluboff welcomed incoming students in the Class of 2020 to Charlottesville at a pre-orientation session. (University of Virginia School of ...

Current U.S.-Middle East Policy, With Former Ambassador James F. Jeffrey

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Former United States Ambassador to Iraq James F. Jeffrey provides an overview of current U.S. policy in the Middle East. This talk was part of the 201...

The Ongoing Conflict With ISIS

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Cafarella, lead intelligence planner at the Institute for the Study of War, provides a threat briefing regarding the current status of ISIA i...

Biological Threats to National Security

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Georgetown law professor Laura Donohue leads a discussion how biological threats impact national security. This class was part of the 2017 National Se...

"Human Rights and National Security," With Elisa Massimino

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Elisa Massimino, president and chief executive officer of Human Rights First, leads a class session on the relationship between human rights and natio...

Second Acts: What to Consider When Planning for Career Change

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Director of Law Firm Recruiting Patrice Hayden ’02 moderates a panel of alumni who discuss their paths to career changes. Panelists include Katherin...

UVA Law 2017 Commencement

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Commonfund President and CEO Catherine Keating '87 delivers the commencement address and Dean Risa Goluboff reflects on the accomplishments of the Cla...

Retiring Professors Reflect on Time at Law School

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Retiring professors Rich Balnave, Bob Sayler and Tom White reflect on their careers and time at UVA Law. Dean Risa Goluboff introduces the professors....

"Multiple Personality Disorder and the Criminal Law," with Professor Kim Ferzan

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Kim Ferzan examines the complications that can arise in criminal cases involving defendants who suffer from "multiple personality disorder,"...

“Appointing Supreme Court Justices,” With Professor Lee Epstein

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Lee Epstein, Ethan A.H. Shepley Distinguished University Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses her research into the id...

Professor Rich Hynes Analyzes Why Individuals File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professor Richard M. Hynes analyzes the circumstances under which individuals file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In Chapter 11, the debtor mainta...

Charge to the Class of 2017

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Anne Coughlin delivers a parting message to the Class of 2017. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 20, 2017)

The Future of Federal Regulation of Corporate Governance

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of UVA Law professors analyzes past and current trends of federal regulation of corporate governance, including the shifting power structure b...

"The Role of Lawyers in a Post-Truth World," With Loretta Lynch

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch discusses the role of the legal profession in an era of significant polarization. Lynch spoke at UVA Law af...

Victims and the Criminal Justice System

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Heaphy ’91, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia and partner at Hunton & Williams, discusses the sometimes-complex relation...

“Mental Health Dockets,” With Judge Jacqueline Talevi

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Transcript available at https://www.law.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/transcripts/17_03_29_talevi.pdf

Introduction to UVA Law’s Environmental Law Program

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professor Michael Livermore tells admitted students about the Law School’s environmental law offerings. This talk was part of the 2017 Admit...

An Overview of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Dan Ortiz, director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, talks to admitted students about the clinic. This session was part of UVA Law’...

"Weathering the Perfect Storm," With Peter Vincent '95

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Peter S. Vincent ’95, assistant director general of international policy at Borderpol, discusses how the United States can accommodate the mass migr...

88th Lile Moot Court Competition Finals

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Third-year University of Virginia School of Law students Tuba Ahmed and Kyle Cole found their differences offered the right combination of strengths t...

How Would Justice Neil Gorsuch Rule?

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Justice David Stras of the Minnesota Supreme Court analyzes U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s past rulings and writing to make som...

Fisher v. University of Texas and the Future of Affirmative Action

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Key players in the U.S. Supreme Court case Fisher v. University of Texas (2016) discuss its implications for the future of affirmative action policies...

Middle East Conflicts and the Law of Armed Conflict

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of national security law experts discusses the challenges of translating traditional rules of war to the unconventional conflicts taking place...

Middle East Conflicts and the International Legal Bases for US Coalition Involvement

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of international and security law experts discusses legal issues associated with United States security operations in the Middle East. The pan...

"U.S. Conflict State Policy Considerations," With Ambassador Ryan Crocker

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Crocker, former long-term U.S. ambassador to various countries in the Middle East, provides an overview of U.S. policy considerations going forwa...

"Overview of U.S./Coalition Presence/Activity in the Conflict States," With Col. Pat Huston

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Col. Pat Huston, staff judge advocate, U.S. Central Command, provides and overview of current U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle Eas...

"Strategic Overview of the Conflict States: Friends, Foes and Bystanders," With Jessica McFate

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica McFate, Director of Tradecraft and Innovation at the Institute for the Study of War, provides a strategic overview of the situation in the Mid...

“The Psychological Foundations of Evidence Law” Book Discussion

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of evidence law experts discusses UVA Law Professor Barbara Spellman’s book, “The Psychology of Evidence Law,” which explores the connec...

“Scientific (Dis)honesty, Clinical Research and Retractions,” With Jeff Wahl

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Wahl, a long-time litigator and expert on medical malpractice issues, addresses the legal, ethical, and medical implications of the publication o...

The Legacy of Thomas Jefferson

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of experts UVA and Monticello discuss the changing and complex nature of Thomas Jefferson’s legacy at UVA and the broader community. The pan...

"Shaping Justice," With Bronx Defenders Founder Robin Steinberg

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Steinberg, founder of the Bronx Defenders, talks about her work as a public defender for indigent clients and describes ways that law students c...

"Seeking Solidarity," With Attiya Latif and Larycia Hawkins

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Attiya Latif, president of UVA's Minority Rights Coalition, and Larycia Hawkins, Abd el-Kader Visiting Faculty Fellow at UVA's Institute for Advanced ...

How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur, With Rob Masri '96

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In his January term class Legal Practice and the Startup Company: An Inside Look — co-taught with UVA Law professor Quinn Curtis — Rob Masri '96 d...

Can Cities Govern? Urban Governance in a Global Age

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Wilde Anderson of Stanford University, Sheila Foster of Fordham University, David Imbroscio of University of Louisville and Richard Schragger...

"Environmental Justice, Again" with Jed Purdy

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Duke Law professor Jedediah Purdy gives the 3rd Lillian Stone Distinguished Lecture in Environmental Policy: “Environmental Justice, Again.” He di...

Book Panel on Ted White's "Law in American History, Vol. II"

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of scholars discusses Professor G. Edward White's "Law in American History, Vol. II," published by Oxford University Press. The panelists are ...

Glenn Gerstell Discusses NSA’s Current and Future Challenges

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Gerstell, general counsel for the National Security Agency, discusses current challenges in national security, life in the general counsel’s o...

"The Obama Administration's War Powers Legacy" with Professor Ashley Deeks

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Ashley S. Deeks discusses President Obama's use of war powers, examines his approach to international law and compares his legacy with that ...

Debate: EPA’s Landmark Clean Power Plan

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

West Virginia Solicitor General Elbert Lin debates Andres Restrepo of the Sierra Club on the merits of the EPA’s landmark Clean Power Plan. Professo...

Volkswagen and the Future of Industry Compliance

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Heaphy ’91 (Hunton & Williams), Pete Anderson ’91 (Beveridge & Diamond) and Doug Parker (Earth & Water Group) bring their experiences in corpo...

Vicarious Liability for Employee Torts with Professor J.H. Verkerke

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law Professor J.H. "Rip" Verkerke delivers a lecture to mark his appointment as T. Munford Boyd Professor of Law and director of the Program for E...

Berin Szoka ’04 Debates Professor Thomas Nachbar on the Effectiveness of Net Neutrality Regulations

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Berin Szoka '04, president of the technology policy think tank TechFreedom, debates UVA professor Thomas Nachbar on the FCC's net neutrality rules. Th...

Claire Gastañaga ‘74 Discusses Civil Liberties and Gender Legislation

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Gastañaga '74, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, discusses issues ranging from recent "bathroom bills" to ...

Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson '72 Assesses the Administrative State

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson ’72 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit offers a critique of the current administrative state. He assesses...

2016 Jefferson Symposium Panel: "Free Speech and Equal Dignity"

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The third biennial Jefferson Symposium, sponsored by UVA Law and the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, examines contempor...

2016 Jefferson Symposium Panel: "Free Speech vs. Hostile Environment"

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The third biennial Jefferson Symposium, sponsored by UVA Law and the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, examines contempor...

2016 Jefferson Symposium Panel: "Free Speech In and Out of the Classroom"

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The third biennial Jefferson Symposium, sponsored by UVA Law and the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, examines contempor...

2016 Jefferson Symposium Panel: "Free Speech in the Modern University"

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The third biennial Jefferson Symposium, sponsored by UVA Law and the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, examines contempor...

Katie Redford 95’ Discusses Current Trends in Human Rights and Environmental Justice Lawyering

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Redford ’95, co-founder of EarthRights International, a non-governmental organization focusing on human rights and environmental justice, disc...

Are You Destined to Deal? With Goldman Sachs Managing Director Jim Donovan

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

James Donovan, Goldman Sachs managing director and adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, talks to UVA Law students about the ...

Professor Jonathan Cannon Discusses Recent Supreme Court Cases on Environmental Issues

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Jonathan Cannon discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to environmental regulations, including important cases from the recen...

2016 Supreme Court Roundup at UVA Law

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professors Douglas Laycock, Kim Forde-Mazrui, Michael Gilbert and Deborah Hellman discuss key cases from the recent U.S. Supreme Court term, and look ...

"The Evolving Threat of Terrorism," with Former NSA General Counsel Matt Olsen

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Olsen, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center and general counsel to the National Security Agency, discusses the evolving threat...

Women in National Security Law and U.S. Cybersecurity

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Panelists discuss how the roles and responsibilities related to U.S. cybersecurity are shared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. De...

Book Panel on Professor Saikrishna Prakash's "Imperial from the Beginning"

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of scholars discuss Professor Saikrishna Prakash's book, "Imperial From the Beginning: The Constitution of the Original Executive,” publishe...

Book Panel on Professor Darryl Brown's "Free Market Criminal Justice"

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of scholars discusses Professor Darryl Brown's book, “Free Market Criminal Justice: How Democracy and Laissez Faire Undermine the Rule of La...

Tom Donilon '85 Explains Threats Next U.S. President Faces

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, a 1985 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, contends that the next president of the Uni...

Bestselling Author Corban Addison '04 Discusses 'A Harvest of Thorns'

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law graduate Corban Addison discusses his new book, 'A Harvest of Thorns,' which delves into the human rights issues underlying the global consume...

Dean Risa Goluboff Welcomes UVA Law Class of 2019

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Risa Goluboff gives welcoming remarks during orientation for the Class of 2019. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 22, 2016)

Introduction to Law School for First-Year Students

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Molly Bishop Shadel, Vice Dean George Geis and Professor Toby Heytens give first-year students advice about studying and acclimating to law ...

Event Remembers First Black Law Student at UVA, UVA Law

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Charlottesville community posthumously honored Gregory Swanson, a law student who was the first African-American student at UVA, with a ceremony a...

Institute for the Study of War Director McFate Shares Thoughts on Defeating ISIS

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How to win the war against ISIS? Jessica Lewis McFate, a director at the Institute for the Study of War, discusses the intricacies at the 24th Nationa...

Law and Policy on Drones in Armed Conflict

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law Professor Ashley Deeks, a senior fellow with the Center for National Security Law, talks about the use of drones in armed conflict, including ...

UVA Law Dean Paul Mahoney Recaps 2015-16 Academic Year

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Paul G. Mahoney discusses some of the triumphs and tragedies of the 2015-16 year. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 14, 2016)

New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz's Commencement Address

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Will Shortz, the New York Times' crossword editor and a 1977 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, told the Class of 2016 they didn't ...

Retiring Professor David Martin Reflects on His Time at UVA Law

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor David Martin, who is retiring after 36 years at UVA Law, looks back. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 14, 2016)

Professor John Duffy Remembers Justice Antonin Scalia

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professor John Duffy discusses U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for whom he served as a clerk, and the late justice's love of langua...

Charge to the Class of 2016 with UVA Law Professor Greg Mitchell

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Greg Mitchell delivers the Charge to the Class of 2016. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 20, 2016)

'Exam 2.0' Testing Tips from Professors Kimberly Kessler Ferzan and Toby Heytens

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professors Kimberly Kessler Ferzan and Toby Heytens give exam preparation tips, strategies for answering different types of questions and ways to avoi...

"Reforming Sentencing Reform: 3 Simple Fixes for Federal Over-Incarceration," with John Gleeson '80

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John Gleeson, a 1980 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and former federal district judge, gives the talk "Reforming Sentencing Refo...

The Law & Business Program, with Professor Andrew Vollmer

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Vollmer, director of the John W. Glynn, Jr. Law & Business Program, speaks to admitted students about business law studies, practical experienc...

How Young Associates Can Find Happiness in Firm Practice, with James D. Pagliaro

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

James D. Pagliaro of Bernero & Press, formerly of Morgan Lewis, discusses finding happiness in law firm practice. (University of Virginia School of La...

State Juvenile Justice Director Block Returns to UVA Law to Discuss His Work

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew K. Block Jr., former director of the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law and an attorney who has reformed state l...

State Juvenile Justice Director Block Returns to UVA Law to Discuss His Work

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew K. Block Jr., former director of the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law and an attorney who has reformed state l...

"Towards a Global Compact for Refugees?" with Alexander Aleinikoff of Georgetown Law

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Alexander Aleinikoff, law professor and former dean at Georgetown University Law Center, discusses potential solutions to the global refugee...

"King Making": Brown v. Board of Education and the Rise of a Racial Savior

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

H. Timothy Lovelace, an Indiana University law professor and 2006 UVA Law graduate, delivers his talk, "King Making": Brown v. Board of Education and ...

2016 Henry Abraham Lecture: "The Middle East: Muddle, Mess or Mission?"

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas R. Pickering, former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, delivers the 2016 Henry Abraham Lecture, presented by T...

"The Morality of Limits on Pharmaceutical Patents," with UVA Law Professor Margo Bagley

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

University of Virginia School of Law professor Margo Bagley delivers her lecture, 'Thou Shalt Not Steal': The Morality of Limits on Pharmaceutical Pa...

Karl Racine '89, District of Columbia Attorney General, Discusses His Career Path

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine discusses his path into public office as a first-generation Haitian immigrant whose legal career ...

A Supreme Vacancy

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law professors John Harrison, Micah Schwartzman and Frederick Schauer join Slate senior editor and legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick in analyzin...

Legal History Book Panel on UVA Law Professor Risa Goluboff's "Vagrant Nation"

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of academics discuss UVA Law professor Risa Goluboff's new book, "Vagrant Nation: Police Power, Constitutional Change, and the Making of the 1...