Our faculty are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service, as detailed in our faculty profiles. Here are highlights of their recent achievements:
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured in The Washington Post regarding his thoughts on New York Times v. Sullivan. The article titled "Justice Thomas calls for reexamining landmark libel decision in case involving Cosby accuser" was written by Robert Barnes and published 2/19/19.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters published "Case against Bloomberg a rare one under 'hot news' doctrine" in the Columbia Journalism Review on 2/18/19.
Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand received a research grant from The Dirksen Congressional Center, which will allow her to work with up to three law students to update the U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Database. The center's mission is to help individuals better understand the U.S. Congress - its people, processes and public policies.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran was featured on CNN regarding her thoughts on allowing the U.S. Postal Service to function as a bank. The article titled "'I'm very busy right now': Progressive economists suddenly in demand as Democratic 2020 hopefuls look for bold ideas" was written by Lydia DePillis and published 2/19/19.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Hosch Associate Professor Mehrsa Baradaran was featured on InsuranceNewsNet regarding a universal child care and early learning proposal unveiled by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Baradaran served as an advisor to Warren on the proposal. The article titled "Sen. Warren Unveils Universal Child Care And Early Learning Proposal" was published 2/19/19.