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Finding Love at Law School
You can certainly find an exceptional legal education at Richmond Law. But these couples also just happened to find love.
Alum elected to chief position on Court of Appeals
When she’s not teaching as an adjunct or volunteering at Richmond Law, the Hon. Marla Decker can be found in a new role: Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. 
A winning streak
Two Richmond Law alumni received recognition for their scholarly excellence in the field. Justin Jorgensen and Maite Teresa Salido Gusi, both 2018 graduates, were back-to-back winners of the Virginia State Bar’s Intellectual Property Law Student Writing Competition for 2017 and 2018. 
New practicum course helps low-income seniors
During the fall 2018 semester, the University of Richmond School of Law welcomed a new upper level course: The Elder Law Practicum, taught by visiting professor Leigh Melton, not only exposes students to the theoretical study of elder law, but also immerses them in the practice.
Casey inducted to Virginia Law Foundation
Tara Casey, associate clinical professor of law and director of the Carrico Center for Pro Bono and Public Service, will be inducted into the 2019 class of Virginia Law Foundation Fellows on January 24. 
Eisen named as distinguished energy law scholar
This month, Vermont Law School – ranked as one of the top energy law programs in the country – recognized Professor Joel Eisen’s work as a pivotal leader in the field, naming him as its Distinguished Energy Law Scholar for summer 2019.
A Q&A with Julie McConnell
Prof. Julie McConnell is the 2018 recipient of the Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association's Women of Achievement award. We sat down with Prof. McConnell to learn more about her career path - and her work with the MRWBA. 
Immersive experiences
For the students who take part in Richmond Law’s London Clinical Placement Program each summer, gaining perspective is a key takeaway.
3L champions efficiency in the profession - and at home
“Efficiency was always in the background” for Kate Bauer, L’19, a multitasking mother of four/law student/practice solutions architect.
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The University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Magazine  •  Summer 2018

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