Christine Charnosky

August 25, 2023 | Law.com

Former George Mason University law professor Joshua D. Wright's complaint refers to the defendants as "scorned, former lovers" who "have embarked on a vendetta to destroy his reputation, portray themselves as #metoo victims, and make a fortune in the process."

By Christine Charnosky

6 minute read

August 25, 2023 | The Recorder

Jenny S. Martinez, who is Stanford Law School's 14th dean, will become Stanford's 14th provost Oct. 1.

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Law.com

"Professors must be free to teach and discuss controversial topics, and students must learn how to confront offensive or controversial positions respectfully, so that they can understand the other position and advocate as to why it's wrong," Daniel Thies, the vice chair, said, adding that "shouting down or avoiding such positions cannot be a good way to train lawyers."

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Law.com

"We're aware that in light of the recent Supreme Court opinion [invalidating affirmative action], many schools, maybe all schools, are taking a new look at their admissions policies," Bill Adams, managing director of ABA accreditation and legal education, said Friday. "So we do welcome schools who, in considering their policies, may want to apply for a variance that would permit them in this policy period to admit some students without an LSAT."

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Law.com

Raising the number of distance education credits permitted without the need for a substantive change application will give law schools flexibility to offer more credits via distance education than were allowed under the standards, according to Daniel Thies, council member, now vice chair.

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Law.com

Several women, most of whom received their J.D. degrees from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, have come forward this week accusing now-former law professor Joshua D. Wright of sexual misconduct.

By Christine Charnosky

8 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Law.com

"We're proud to offer them an opportunity to help address some of the most pressing social and legal challenges in our communities today," Barry Wolf, Weil executive partner and chair of the firm's management committee, said in a statement.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Law.com

This week, we are examining Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law's efforts to dismiss tenured law professor Scott Gerber, who is accused of bullying and harassment.

By Christine Charnosky

7 minute read

August 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

"I view bringing together Penn State's two outstanding law schools as a crucial step in meeting the challenges facing the legal academy and the legal profession in preparing the next generation of lawyer leaders for society," Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway said in a statement.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Law.com

Total enrollment at ABA-approved law schools for the fall 2022 was 140,885, according to William Adams' annual report presented at the ABA annual meeting last week.

By Christine Charnosky

2 minute read