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William & Mary Law Dean Has a New Side Gig: Of Counsel at McGuireWoods

"Being able to provide advocacy and sound counsel for those who need it is what being a lawyer is all about, and I am a lawyer through and through," Dean A. Benjamin Spencer told Law.com.
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The Legal Intelligencer

The 'Embodiment of Uplift': Law Deans Pay Tribute to JoAnne Epps

"I always marveled at the respect she engendered amongst our decanal colleagues," said Jim Rosenblatt, dean emeritus and professor of law of Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson. "At our deans meetings where Dean Epps spoke, people listened. Her comments were always insightful, helpful, and thought-provoking."
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Daily Report Online

Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling Brings Inequality of Opportunity

By striking down affirmative action, the court has provided an opening for certain groups to challenge both public and private diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives (Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster are defendants in such lawsuits).
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Law.com

Temple University Acting President, Former Law Dean JoAnne Epps Dies After Collapsing on Stage

Epps joined Temple's faculty more than 30 years ago; she was dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016, when she left to serve as executive vice president and provost of Temple University from July 2016 until August, when she became Temple's senior adviser to the president.
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The Recorder

LMU Loyola Law Receives $8M Gift for Advocacy Programs

An $8 million commitment from Nava and Gary A. Dordick will establish the LMU Loyola Law School Dordick Family Trial Advocacy Fund, dedicated to supporting the school's advocacy programs.
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Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: How T14 Law Schools Feel About Law Firm 'Precruiting'

Has precruiting become an "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" situation for some law schools?
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

This Florida Law School Scored Highest First-Time Bar Passage Rate

The bar exam took place in Tampa on July 25-26, with more than 2,160 first-time applicants, of which nearly 1,550 passed, or more than 71%, according to the bar examiner's news release.
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Law.com

Former Law Professor Settles Discrimination Case Against University of Idaho for $750K

"I sought this record on the faith of my upbringing, my education, and my law practice experience prior to joining the legal teaching academy," Shaakirrah R. Sanders said in a statement. "With this settlement I have the space for peace, healing, and restoration."
5 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

DSBA to Hold Marijuana Science CLE

The Delaware State Bar Association is scheduled to hold an upcoming CLE sponsored by Acri Muller Consulting titled "Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoids: High-lights of the Science for Attorneys."
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New York Law Journal

Syracuse Law Dean to Step Down After 'Achieving His Vision'

"No dean remains in the role forever—we are merely stewards of our institutions for the time that we serve, with the goal of leaving them better than we found them," Dean Craig Boise said in a statement.
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