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Kate O’Scannlain, ’99, ’05 J.D., picked to be Labor Department’s top lawyer
The White House recently announced several key additions to President Donald Trump’s administration. Kate O’Scannlain, ’99, ’05 J.D., will be the president’s nominee for solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor. The solicitor’s office is tasked with meeting the entire department’s legal needs, which includes providing legal advice to the labor secretary … Read More
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Brendan McCarthy, ’00, ’04 J.D., tapped for civil rights job in Montana
Notre Dame’s impact extends far and wide, including the Big Sky state. In January of this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana announced that it created a new position focusing solely on civil rights cases, both civil and criminal. Brendan McCarthy, ’00, ’04 J.D., was selected for that position. McCarthy has been an assistant U.S. attorney in the Billings office since January of 2013. In that role, he has tried seven jury trials – ranging from narcotics ... Read More
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Notre Dame Law helped Elizabeth Adams, ’08, ’11 J.D., find her niche
“Other than my family and my faith,” she said, “I can’t think of anything that has had a bigger influence on my life than Notre Dame.” ... Read More
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Alumni from across the country gathered for the inaugural NDLS Homecoming Weekend
The NDLS Homecoming Weekend (September 29 and 30) was a huge hit as alumni from all over the country returned to the Law School to meet up with classmates. The highlight of the weekend was the Law School tailgate on Saturday prior to the football game, where close to 300 alumni reconnected as they enjoyed craft beers, wine and a delicious buffet under a picture perfect fall day on the quad just east of Eck Hall. Click here for a full album of images from the tailgate and cocktail reception. Read More
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NDLA Board honors John Suthers, ’74 B.A., with the St. Thomas More Award
On Friday of Homecoming Weekend, the NDLA Board conducted its fall meeting and hosted John Suthers, ’74 B.A., current Mayor of Colorado Springs ... Read More
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Judiciary Committee supports Professor Amy Barrett, ’97 J.D., for federal judgeship
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted in support of Notre Dame Law Professor Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Her nomination will move next to the full Senate for a final vote. Read More
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Conference to consider Professor A.J. Bellia’s path-breaking book on international law and the Constitution
A.J. Bellia, the O’Toole Professor of Constitutional Law at Notre Dame, has co-authored a path-breaking book on customary international law and the United States Constitution with Bradford R. Clark, the William Cranch Research Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School. The Law of Nations and the United States Constitution, published by Oxford University Press (2017), is the latest work in their years-long research collaboration. Read More
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St. Thomas More Society of Dallas honors Professor Gerard V. Bradley
Earlier this month, the St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Dallas honored Notre Dame Law Professor Gerard V. Bradley with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The Society presented Bradley with the award at a reception after the annual Red Mass in Dallas. The award is presented each year to a lawyer who has demonstrated conspicuous virtue. Previous recipients include the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and former Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde. “I am both honored and humbled that the Catholic lawyers of Dallas have chosen me to receive their annual award,” Bradley said.
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3L Veronica Canton serves as president of Hispanic National Bar Association’s student group
The Law Students Division of the Hispanic National Bar Association has new leadership with ties to Notre Dame Law School. Notre Dame Law 3L Veronica Canton was sworn in as national president of the organization’s law student division in early September, and she now leads the group that has given her and other Hispanic law students many resources, she said. “I felt that I’ve received so much from the organization,” Canton said. “I wanted to help the organization in guiding resources to students because there was such a positive impact on my life.” Read More
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Summer fellowships enable ND Law students to explore careers in religious practice
Four Notre Dame Law School students spent their summer exploring legal issues at religiously affiliated institutions and gained hands-on experience at the intersection of law and religion. The summer fellowships were funded by the Law School’s Program on Church, State & Society. “The goal of the fellowship program is to allow students to experience first-hand …" Read More
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Catherine Karol, ’78 J.D., joins Butzel Long in Detroit
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Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago honors Patrick A. Salvi, ’78 J.D.
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Catherine Dines, ’15 J.D., joins Bernardi Immigration Law in Buffalo
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