Our faculty are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service, as detailed in our faculty profiles. Here are highlights of their recent achievements:
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin published “Locked and Unloaded: The Constitutional and Empirical Case for Firearm Safe Storage Advisories” in 34 William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal 997 (2026) (with K.L. Levine).
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured by UGA Research News regarding the election of 1800. The article titled "America 250: UGA researchers highlight key moments that shaped U.S. history" was written by Olivia Randall and published 7/2/26.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West published “Nina Totenberg’s Alito Retirement Error Reveals a Much Bigger Problem” (with D. Lithwick) in Slate on 7/2/26.
Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured by The Center Square regarding public information requests. The article titled "School district wants $40k for records on niqab-wearing, Muslim high school teacher" was written by Johnny Edwards and published 6/30/26.
Congratulations to Wilson Associate Professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer on being promoted to associate dean for academic affairs. In this role, she will oversee academic and student life at the law school.