MiAngel Cody (@lawyermiangel), Lead Counsel of the Decarceration Collective, along with client Edward Douglas and criminal justice advocate Latonja Walker, will virtually join the Richmond Law community this Thursday at 6 p.m. EST. Tune in as they discuss:
- their work on behalf of prisoners sentenced to life in prison for drug-related crimes
- the impact of three strikes laws on individuals and families
- the use of strategic impact litigation...
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A Spring of Virtual Symposia Offerings
The University of Richmond Law Review, the Richmond Public Interest Law Review, and the Richmond Journal of Law & Technology are all offering virtual symposia on topical issues this semester.
February 25, 2021
Cultural Competency and the Deaf Community
Megan Kaleah, L’22, took on the concept of cultural competency in her second-year research project, bringing together two of the topics she’s most passionate about: a lawyer’s professional responsibility, and supporting the Deaf community.
February 25, 2021
Alumni Profile: Caroline Fox, L'13
For Caroline Fox, L’13, intellectual property and entertainment law appealed to her creative side. She combined her passions and launched her own firm, CJFox Law, in 2017.
February 15, 2021
Dean's Opportunity Scholarship Fund Reaches $1 Million
Founded by Dean Perdue and her husband, the Dean’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund hit a major milestone in its work to make a Richmond Law education accessible to students with significant need and significant potential.
February 9, 2021
The Fight for Decarceration
MiAngel Cody’s Decarceration Collective fights to free people sentenced to life in prison for drugs. Richmond Law will host Cody Feb. 18 as part of the Emroch Event Series.
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Sending you extra love whether you’re near, far, or just 6 feet apart.
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Richmond Law team. ❤️🕷
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We don’t know about you, but we sure had a big laugh at the latest virtual court Zoom fail. (If you’re not sure what we’re talking about, just Google “I’m not a cat”).
But seriously: Classes of 2020 and 2021, don't forget to submit your regalia forms! Stay tuned for reminders and links.
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Getting ready for the Government & Public Interest Interview Program on Friday? Take a look at 2L Logan Childress Brunette’s blog post on how to prepare for the day. Visit: http://bit.ly/LoganGPIIP.
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The Carrico Center's "No-Sew Fleece Blankets," benefitting foster children sereved by Elk Hill, was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated in service events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Congratulations to the students enrolled in the Legal Process & Project Management course who earned the globally recognized professional credential of a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt!
The inaugural Legal Process & Project Management course equipped students to effectively organize and manage projects. The course addressed common challenges of reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and delivering the best services possible to clients. To learn...
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Looking for physically distant ways to help the local community? Prof. Tara Casey, director of the Carrico Center for Pro Bono & Public Service, has added two new opportunities to the Community Engagement page of Richmond Law's COVID resources website.
The Pro Bono Housing Law Program Docket Review is open to current students, and the ICE Detention Center Hotline is open to anyone over the age of 18 - so admitted students and alumni can...
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Next week marks the start of the spring semester, and we’re excited to welcome our students back in-person and virtually.
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Spider Spotlight: Bud Dorfman, L’23
Q: Where are you from?
A: Oakland, California
Q: Where - and what - did you study for undergrad?
A: I studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I majored in English Literature.
Q: Why Richmond Law?
A: I felt Richmond Law offered me the best opportunities to succeed. I appreciated that the faculty, students, and Dean Purdue were all accessible. I thought there was a lot of practical experience...
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We're sending our students warm wishes and hopes for a restful winter break. Happy holidays, everyone!
P.S. Don't worry — we made sure Dean Preis didn't get locked in the Law School this year.
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We’re sending warm season’s greetings to all our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the Spider Law community. This year has been unlike any other, but we still found a few reasons to celebrate. Take a look.
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One thing we miss during this exam period is a visit from our four-legged friends, the therapy dogs who provide students with a much-needed break during a stressful time. These throwback photos are the next best thing.
Congratulations, students, on completing the first week of exams!
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