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Cardozo Law News Brief: April 11, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2025

Highlights from the April 11, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• A $5M gift from Judith and William Greenblatt ’82, P’14 to establish the Judith and William Greenblatt Career Success Center.

• Five new faculty members announced, joining Cardozo this summer.

• The Immigration Justice Clinic wins a Convention Against Torture case, led by students and a clinical fellow.

• Alumni Emma Guido Brill ’17 and Jonah Brill ’17 appear on the SPARKS podcast.

• Professor Kathryn Miller and Professor Peter Markowitz quoted in The New York Times on DOJ and ICE issues.

• Professor Gabor Rona publishes and speaks on international regulation of private …

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The Wellness Connection April 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law Office Of Student Life

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Changemakers: Curtis R. Pouliot-Alvarez : Juris Doctorate : Zealous Advocacy = Justice For All 4-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Jenner & Block Llp V. Doj: Brief Of Amici Curiae 676 Law Professors In Support Of Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment And For Declaratory And Permanent Injunctive Relief, Nicholas C. Howson, Leah Litman, Kyle D. Logue, Gabriel S. Mendlow, Leonard Niehoff, Richard Primus, Rebecca Scott

Appellate Briefs

Amici 676 law professors submit this brief in support of Plaintiff Jenner & Block’s Motion for Summary Judgment and for Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief (the “Motion”) to emphasize the threat that the President’s Executive Order (the “Order”) presents to the independence and integrity of the legal profession, the rights of clients to seek redress in the courts, and, by extension, the rule of law. As experts in constitutional law, legal ethics, and the history of the legal profession, among other fields, we have a significant interest in ensuring that the principles of free speech, freedom of association, the right …

Brief Of Amici Curiae 676 Law Professors In Support Of Plaintiff’S Motion For Summary Judgment And For Declaratory And Permanent Injunctive Relief, Wilfred U. Codrington Iii, Rebecca Ingber, Rachel Landy, Jacob Noti-Victor, Alexander A. Reinert

Amicus Briefs

Amici 676 law professors submit this brief in support of Plaintiff Jenner & Block’s Motion for Summary Judgment and for Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief (the “Motion”) to emphasize the threat that the President’s Executive Order (the “Order”) presents to the independence and integrity of the legal profession, the rights of clients to seek redress in the courts, and, by extension, the rule of law. As experts in constitutional law, legal ethics, and the history of the legal profession, among other fields, we have a significant interest in ensuring that the principles of free speech, freedom of association, the right …

Changemakers: Julia Meskis '25 : 3l : Protecting The Waters 4-10-2025, Andrew Clark

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Corrected Brief Of Amici Curiae Fred T. Korematsu Center For Law And Equality, Service Employees International Union, American Federation Of Teachers, American Association Of University Professors, Center For Civil Rights And Critical Justice, Center For Law, Equity And Race, Center For Racial And Economic Justice, Center On Law, Race & Policy, Center On Race, Inequality, And The Law, Gibson-Banks Center For Race And The Law, The Lawyering Project, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law, And Disability Law United In Support Of Plaintiff, Perkins Coie, Llp V. U.S. Department Of Justice, United States District Court For The District Of Columbia (Case No. 1:25-Cv-00716-Bah), Charlotte Garden, Jeremiah Chin, Jessica Levin, Melissa Lee, Jim Davy, Robert S. Chang, Susan Mcmahon

Court Briefs

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Fighting The Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink The Billable Hour In The Generative Ai Era, Nancy B. Rapoport, Joseph R. Tiano, Jr.

Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts

“Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era” analyzes how the emergence and adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will fundamentally disrupt the traditional billable hour model that has dominated the industry since the 1960s. Professor Rapoport and Mr. Tiano contend that GenAI’s ability to perform routine legal tasks quickly and accurately will force law firms to shift away from billing structures based primarily on time spent (or inputs) and toward models that better reflect client value (or outputs).

The authors interviewed law firm leaders to gain an “in the trenches” view …

Vol. 68, No. 12 (April 7, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Cardozo Law News Brief: April 4, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2025

Highlights from the April 4, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• Professor Jessica Roth appeared on CNN’s AC360 to discuss the rule of law and legal representation under the Trump administration.

• Professor Lindsay Nash spoke with CBS News about the arrest and detention of a Columbia student with no criminal charges.

• Professor Luís Carlos Calderón Gómez commented on a SCOTUS religious freedom case in CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, and Bloomberg.

• Professor Alexander Reinert was quoted in Gothamist on protecting sexual assault plaintiffs’ identities in court.

• Faculty updates include:

  • Professor Calderón Gómez presenting at Columbia Law.

  • Professor …

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Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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2025 Law Review And Moot Court Alumni Reunion Reception 3-20-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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31st Annual Barrister's Ball: Secret Garden 03-01-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Roger Williams University Law Review Symposium: Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Approaches To Advocating For Diverse Populations 11-15-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Changemakers: Tracy Harper: Juris Doctorate: A Pioneer In The Provision Of Immigration Legal Services 03-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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In Memoriam Donald Leroy Garbrecht, Edward S. Godfrey

Maine Law Review

The faculty of the reestablished University of Maine law school held its first meeting in Washington in May 1962, during the annual session of the American Law Institute. The first order of business included an interview with one Donald L. Garbrecht, who had been recommended to serve as assistant to the librarian, Dr. Arthur Pulling. After Don had successfully undergone an interview and we had voted—unanimously, for once—Dr. Pulling looked at us in the earnest way he had when he was enthusiastic about something and said, "He'll be fine!" His prophecy proved to be correct. It should be counted as …

“Appeals On Wheels” Brings Court Of Appeals Of Indiana To Bloomington, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hold oral arguments at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law on Thursday, April 3 inside Baier Hall.

The event is part of the court’s Appeals on Wheels series and is open to the public. Arguments begin at 1:45 p.m. and are expected to conclude around 2:45 p.m.

“The Appeals on Wheels program is the best trust-building tool we have as a judiciary,” said Anne Fuchs, the Court’s director of communications. “The court brings real oral arguments to communities around the state so the public can understand how the judiciary really works. We …

The Soulful Lawyer: Jungian Practices For Legal Professionals, Luis Chiesa

Buffalo Law Review

The legal profession faces a profound crisis of meaning, with lawyers experiencing some of the highest rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse of any profession. While techniques like mindfulness meditation have gained traction as tools to address lawyer well-being, they often fall short of fostering the deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment that so many legal professionals seek. This Article explores how Jungian depth psychology and contemplative practices can address the root causes of dissatisfaction, or “dukkha,” within the legal profession. Drawing from Carl Jung’s concepts of persona, shadow, and collective unconscious, it examines how lawyers can unmask their …

Biglaw's Race Problem, Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Anthony V. Alfieri

Articles

Ever since the 1970s when BigLaw firms began to hire Black lawyers into their associate ranks, these firms have wrestled with problems in both recruiting and retaining Black associates. During the ensuing decades, BigLaw firms have minimally increased the low numbers of Black attorneys who have become partners, particularly equity partners, within their organizations. Numerous scholars have explored how racial bias and discrimination, both within BigLaw firms and greater society, have contributed to such failures in the recruitment, retention, and promotion of Black lawyers. In his new book The Black Ceiling: How Race Still Matters in the Elite Workplace, Professor …

Jerome Hall Law Library Expanding Partnership With Gpo To Preserve Government Information, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

The Jerome Hall Law Library at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is expanding its preservation of U.S. government documents in print, one of several dozen Federal Depository Libraries across the country stepping up to ensure public access to vital records of American history.

Of the more than 1,100 FDLs nationwide, only 63 serve as Preservation Stewards, a national program launched by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in 2016 to support the long-term preservation of federal government publications. The Jerome Hall Law Library is one of them.

“We were eager to contribute to preserving legacy print collections that …

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Admissions And Outcomes: Evaluating The Predictive Power Of The Lsat And Ugpa, Lindsey Mcmonigal

Political Science Theses and Capstones

Law schools have long relied on Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores and undergraduate GPAs to predict student success, but the effectiveness and fairness of these metrics remain debated. This study examines whether LSAT scores and UGPA accurately predict bar passage and employment outcomes, analyzing data from the American Bar Association’s Required Disclosures for 197 U.S. law schools. Using statistical methods, including correlation and regression analysis, findings reveal that LSAT scores are a stronger predictor of bar passage than UGPA, while financial aid significantly reduces first-year academic attrition. Additionally, law schools with lower acceptance rates tend to produce better employment …

Remarks On The Evolution Of The Legal Profession, E. Gregory Wells

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Good afternoon, and thank you for that wonderful introduction. My name is Gregory Wells, I have the privilege of serving as Chief Judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, and I am honored to be one of your keynote speakers at today’s symposium. Thank you, Jalissa Spalding and the members of the Law Review at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law for inviting me to give this address as we discuss recent changes in the legal profession. It is a pleasure to be here.

The legal profession evolves with changes in societal norms, philosophy, communication, and transportation. Perhaps …

Think, Reflect, Refine: Shaping The Modern Lawyer, Camesha Little

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Modern law students are entering the profession during an era when our society is fraught with many atrocities. These societal challenges come at a time when students are increasingly engaged in more social advocacy. Modern law students are also coming into legal training with skills and resources different from those of generations in the past. Additionally, almost daily, our newsfeeds are littered with headlines about the benefits, challenges, and fears of integrating generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) into our world. The legal system is not immune to this conversation. There have been discussions about how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, will …

Law School Hosts State House Reception, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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21st Annual Diversity Symposium Dinner 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Changemakers : Jeremey Love And Samantha Armstrong : Juris Doctorate : Defending Dreams In Challenging Times, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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The Editorial Board's Stories Of War And Recovery, Rachelle Navarro, Edna Epstein, Kristin Bender, Leonard Niehoff, Rahul Agarwal, Dennis Raglin, Margaret Mckeown

Articles

What follows are real-world experiences my fellow editors at Litigation journal shared with me. As much as misery loves company, we litigators love war stories more and, boy, do we have some! They show us that, when faced with unexpected catastrophes, we have only one option: Get to work. Do the math. Solve the problem. And then solve the next one.

Stopping The Zombie Apocalypse, Rebecca Roiphe

Articles & Chapters

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Legal Market Decartelization, Milan Markovic, Nuno Garoupa

Faculty Scholarship

American lawyers’ grip on the legal market is receding. Scholars and policymakers increasingly agree that the public has little to lose and potentially much to gain from legal market decartelization - the weakening of the lawyers’ monopoly over the legal services market. Harkening to deregulatory initiatives abroad and in Arizona and Utah, reformers contend that removing restrictions on the corporate delivery of legal services and unauthorized practice of law will slash costs and expand access to justice.

Drawing on economic theory and recent market developments, this Article offers a cautionary rejoinder. Understandable concerns about cartelization and lawyer rent-seeking have led …