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2023 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law

The Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke University School of Law has awarded the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) the 2023 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law. This award is given annually to honor an individual or organization for their extraordinary efforts to advance and protect the ...

‘Keeping Your Own Counsel’ by Walter Effross

Walter A. Effross of American University Washington College of Law has authored Keeping Your Own Counsel, a book for law school students on how to navigate and succeed in law school and beyond.

As a companion to his book, Effross runs Keeping Your Own Counsel, a blog of ...

Mira Baylson Is the Executive Deputy Secretary

The Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) has announced that Mira Baylson is the new executive deputy secretary.

Baylson was initially chosen to serve as legal counsel for Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis’ transition team. She began her role in the DOS in February.

Previously a ...

Adam Steinman Named Robert W. Hodgkins Endowed Chairholder in Law

The University of Alabama School of Law has named Adam N. Steinman the Robert W. Hodgkins Endowed Chairholder in Law. Steinman has been a professor of law at the school since 2014. He teaches courses on civil procedure, complex litigation, federal courts, and international human rights law.

The ...

Risa Goluboff Named to Equal Justice Works Board of Directors

Risa L. Goluboff of UVA Law has joined the Equal Justice Works (EJW) board of directors. EJW is an organization working to bring together law students, lawyers, legal service organizations, and supporters in a network that promotes a lifelong commitment to public service and equal justice.

“I am ...