NDLS Communicator
Week of 11.12.18
Good morning! Thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and students who have or are serving in the military. Read below for some stories about our student veterans and current military students.
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A different kind of lawyer: Veterans and military students studying at ND Law School
Several Notre Dame Law School students have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. In observance of Veterans Day, we are honored to share some of their stories. Read more here.
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New program on private law
The Law School has launched a new Program on Private Law to extend the impact of faculty research, support student involvement in faculty research projects, and help the Law School expand private law course offerings. Read more here.
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 Jimmy Gurule interviewed in USA Today
Jimmy was interviewed in the USA Today article, "Trump fires Jeff Sessions, names Matthew Whitaker as interim attorney general." Read more here
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Mary Ellen O'Connell and Amal Clooney at American Society of International Law event
Mary Ellen recently met international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney at an event sponsored by the American Society of International Law. The event provided an opportunity to hear about Clooney's work to promote human rights and the global rule of law.
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 Rick Garnett quoted in article about religious freedom
Rick was quoted in the Crux article, "Globally and abroad, experts say religious freedom more than a ‘commodity.’" Read more here.
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November 12
Discussion of the Illinois Street Gang and RICO law with Cook County ASA Thomas Darman, former Cook County ASA Dan Reedy, and U.S. District Court Judge Jack Blakey, 12:20 p.m., 1130 Eck Hall of Law
November 13
Trans Voices: A Panel on Legal Issues Impacting the Transgender Community, 12:30 p.m., 1140 Eck Hall of Law
Notre Dame Exoneration Project: Anthony Hinton of Equal Justice Initiative will share his story of being exonerated after spending 30 years on Death Row, 12:30 p.m., McCartan Courtroom
November 14
Dan Alban, Institute for Justice in Washington D.C., will speak on the recent Supreme Court case Timbs v. Indiana, 12:30 p.m., 1140 Eck Hall of Law
November 15
Faculty Colloquium, Dan Klerman, USC, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
Professor Speaker Series: John Nagle, 12:45 p.m., 1130 Eck Hall of Law
November 16
Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom, all day, throughout Eck and Biolchini
November 17
Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom Final Round, 12:45 p.m., McCartan Courtroom
Notre Dame vs Syracuse at Yankee Stadium, 2:30 p.m.
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Happy Birthday!
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November 15 Veronica Root
November 17 Ali Wruble
We would like to celebrate your birthday too! We need your permission first, so please fill out the form here.
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Congratulations, Sean O'Brien
Sean was one of three people elected to the Clay Township Board last week. He received more votes than any of the other candidates.
Congratulations, Sean! |
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Contact Denise Wager with suggestions, comments, and content.
dwager@nd.edu
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