Spider Spotlight: Gavin Roe, L'22
Q: Where are you from?
A: Marion, Virginia
Q: Why Richmond Law?
A: I actually transferred in from Syracuse College of Law. I had lived in Richmond before law school, which was why I was pretty familiar with the area and part of the reason why I ended up coming back. Honestly, I love Richmond. I moved here after undergrad, and I just really liked it as a cultural hub. Plus, when you're looking at the legal...
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Law, Race, Power, and Community
Richmond Law faculty create a speaker series and virtual discussion program to facilitate community building around topics at the intersection of law, race, and power.
November 9, 2020
Recent Honors & Recognition
This month, we’re taking a moment to celebrate just some of the alumni and faculty who have been recognized recently for their contributions to the legal profession.
October 22, 2020
A New Approach to Election Protection
Amidst this year’s pandemic, students are working virtually to support non-partisan voter protection efforts.
October 12, 2020
University News
Then and now: A look at 150 years of Richmond Law
See how the school has changed, and what’s remained the same, over 15 decades of producing top-notch lawyers.
September 23, 2020
A Call to Serve
Numerous partnerships with the Carrico Center provide students with opportunities to assist the local Richmond community in the wake of COVID-19 and racial justice.
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Congratulations to 2Ls Danielle Taylor and Mallory Ortmann, winners of the 2020 Intrascholastic Trial Advocacy Board (TAB) Competition, and to runners-up 1Ls Mallory Duplantis and Bobby Belser.
(Pictured left to right are Danielle Taylor, Mallory Ortmann, Mallory Duplantis, and Bobby Belser.
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Taking in views from Westhampton Lake before heading into the weekend.
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"In honor of Veterans Day, the Veterans and Military Law Association wanted to do something special and meaningful to recognize the service and sacrifice of the members of the Richmond Law community who have served or are currently serving in the United States military ... Please join us in recognizing the service and sacrifice of these U.S. Service Members and their families. We feel their presence among us adds wealth and value to our...
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Join us in congratulating 2Ls Gavin Roe, winner of the 2020 Moot Court Competition, runner-up Dylan McAuley, and Enzo Chiariello, recipient of the Best Brief Award.
Also, congratulations to the following 2L competitors who were awarded board membership:
Melisa Azak
Kimberly Castleman
Enzo Chiariello
Chris Davis
Kyle Durch
Antaeus Edelsohn
Ryan Fowle
Dylan McAuley
Anastasia Mitchell
Andrew Mullen
Sarah Nichols
Patrick Rice
Gavin Roe
Emily...
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Spider Spotlight: Jenny Hernandez Austria, 1L
Q: Why law school?
A: I was interested in politics and social justice, and I wanted to find a way to be useful in those areas. Also, there was an incident that happened to my family in which we needed a lawyer, and we needed somebody that had a criminal and immigration background who also spoke Spanish. That was difficult to find. We were frantically looking for an attorney. That experience made me...
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The first round of admit letters are in the mail, and we’re excited to start welcoming the #Classof2024 to Richmond Law.
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@BLSARichmond is gearing up for its second annual judges panel, "An Honorable Conversation." The judges participating in this event include:
* Chief Judge Roger Gregory - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
* Justice Cleo Powell - Supreme Court of Virginia
* Judge Randall G. Johnson Jr. - Henrico County Circuit Court
* Judge Marilynn Goss - Richmond Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
Mark you calendar for November 10 from...
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Simon Tam - bassist and founder of The Slants - will join Richmond Law students on Oct. 30 to discuss his book, "Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took On the Supreme Court." Brought to you by the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association and the Student Intellectual Property Association.
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The Veterans & Military Law Association has collected 331 books for the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital, and raised $725 to benefit homeless veterans! The t-shirt fundraiser continues until November 11.
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2L Amanda Short checked in from her internship at the Petersburg Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.
“I am honored to work with attorneys that continue to provide the best work for clients that truly need and deserve the assistance … I have worked on cases involving family law, consumer law, and housing law.” - Amanda
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Members of the Student Bar Association are kicking off the second phase of the #GetOutTheVote campaign by sharing why voting is important to them. During this second phase, members of SBA will be available to assist ensuring your ballot is cast. In the meantime, here are some important dates to keep in mind for those voting in Virginia:
- Deadline to Request a Mail-In Ballot: Friday, October 23 at 5:00pm (Must Be Returned With a Postmark of...
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