The University of Chicago Law School

Zac Henderson, ’18, joins faculty at UC Law San Francisco.

Zac Henderson, ’18, Joins Faculty at UC Law San Francisco | University of Chicago Law School Zac Henderson, ’18, Joins Faculty at UC Law San Francisco UC Law SF Expands Faculty Expertise with Leaders in AI, Health Law and More August 16, 2024 UC Law San Francisco More than a dozen top experts in artificial intelligence, international law, and more are joining UC Law San Francisco this yea...

Weijia Rao, LLM’15, JSD’19, joins Boston University School of Law faculty.

Weijia Rao, LLM’15, JSD’19, Joins Boston University School of Law Faculty | University of Chicago Law School Weijia Rao, LLM’15, JSD’19, Joins Boston University School of Law Faculty BU Law Welcomes 12 New Full-Time Faculty for 2024–2025 Kimberly Miragliuolo August 16, 2024 Boston University School of Law The start of the academic year brings exciting opportunities for students and faculty alike. Bos...

Matthew Schwartz, ’12, is featured as Law360 Rising Star.

Matthew Schwartz, ’12, Featured as Law360 Rising Star | University of Chicago Law School Matthew Schwartz, ’12, Featured as Law360 Rising Star Rising Star: Gibson Dunn's Matthew Schwartz Elliot Weld August 13, 2024 Law360 Matthew Schwartz has been counsel to the disruptive upstart golf circuit LIV Golf Investments since its inception in 2022 and, as a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP partne...

Ally Swartzberg, ’25, spent her as a summer associate with Proskauer. In addition to her assignments focused on the sports industry, she also participated in a pro bono project. She said the “experience of mentoring young people with the same dreams I once had made me realize how close I am to finally becoming a lawyer, and that was really impactful.” https://buff.ly/4g6z1yb

Professor Sharon Fairley recently shared her federal criminal law expertise with a distinguished delegation from Sweden, including former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her party’s international secretary, Paula Carvalho Olovsson.

The group sought out Fairley’s insights on the federal RICO statute as Sweden contemplates adopting a similar law to combat the rise in gang violence. In addition to teaching criminal law, Fairley is a seasoned federal prosecutor, having spent eight years serving with the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.

Kristofer William Hess, ’97, 1972-2024.

Kristofer William Hess, ’97, 1972-2024 | University of Chicago Law School Kristofer William Hess, ’97, 1972-2024 Kristofer William Hess August 13, 2024 Wausau Daily Herald Kristofer William Hess, age 52, died on July 9, 2024, in Hamburg, Germany. Kristofer was born the son of William and Carole (Baumgardt) Hess, on February 3, 1972, in Wausau, WI. He married Gudrun Nobe...

Leah Cussen, ’26, spent her as a legal intern with the National Wildlife Federation. About her experience, she said, “Working for a nonprofit can be a great way to gain substantive experience in a particular area of the law, but it is less structured than working in a law firm. Because of this, it’s important to advocate for yourself and express interest in different projects.” https://buff.ly/4gcB0ky

Join Professors Aziz Huq, Alison LaCroix, and David Strauss on Wednesday, September 11 at noon CDT for our annual First Monday Supreme Court Preview panel. Faculty will offer insights and perspectives into key cases the Supreme Court will hear in the upcoming term. https://buff.ly/4cugMiV

This month Justice Neil Gorsuch published a new book, “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law.” He cites an op-ed from Clinical Professor Nicole Hallett. Read an excerpt of Gorsuch’s book: https://buff.ly/4dDsf0Q. Read Hallett’s op-ed: https://buff.ly/4dDiC21

Neil Gorsuch: ‘Rule by nobody’ undermines our nation’s respect for the individual Even President Obama remarked on the massive size of the federal bureaucracy. Now a new book by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch explores that largely unreviewable power.

Daniella Apodaca, ’25, spent her as a summer associate with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. “I went to law school hoping to be able to practice law in an international setting and multilingual environment. Freshfields slots in perfectly with that vision: it is a truly global firm, and my summer projects, which gave me a taste of my life as an associate, often involved me using my other languages,” she said. https://buff.ly/46YU0i5

Professor Alison LaCroix discusses federalism and originalism on Talk Cocktail podcast.

The Federalism and Originalism Fallacy: Rediscovering America's True Constitutional Heritage | Talk Cocktail A revolutionary perspective on American constitutional history with Alison LaCroix, author of "The Interbellum Constitution." Our discussion challenges everything you thought you knew about federalism, originalism, and the foundations of our legal system. LaCroix unveils how the often-overlooked per...

Andrew Kieffer, ’25, spent his as a climate law clerk in the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute. “I find environmental advocacy both intellectually and normatively enriching… I certainly think that the law can be a profound tool to protect environmental integrity and I hope I can use my law degree accordingly,” he wrote. https://buff.ly/3XbE9cB

“The term limits proposal offers a better balance between stability and growth than the status quo, and its benefits will only increase over time. The time has come to try it,” writes Sr. Lecturer Diane Wood.

Why Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices Make Sense Term limits are good policy and can be implemented by statute.

Brendan Kiernan, ’26, is spending his as a judicial intern for US District Court Judge Benjamin Beaton in the Western District of Kentucky. “My time in Judge Beaton’s chambers highlighted the importance of clear and accurate legal writing. Briefs that get the law wrong or are impossible to understand are completely unhelpful to the Judge and do a huge disservice to the authoring lawyer’s client,” he wrote. https://buff.ly/3STQI9W

“The police department decided, we're going to put together a whole new set of policies, the focus of which was on mass arrest of people at protest,” Clinical Professor Craig Futterman told NPR’s All Things Considered about CPD‘s preparations for the DNC.

The shadow of Chicago’s 1968 DNC, marred by violence, looms as the convention returns Democrats are preparing to gather in Chicago next week. the shadow of the chaotic 1968 DNC there looms large. Some hope police will model a different approach to expected protest activity.

In July and August, Balkinization hosted a symposium on Professor Alison LaCroix’s The Interbellum Constitution. “Interbellum Americans were intensely focused on their founding-era inheritances. But they were themselves bequeathers.” Read from the commentators and her response: https://buff.ly/3MsEhi5

Lisa Bressman, ’93, is promoted to Vice Dean of Vanderbilt Law School.

Lisa Bressman, ’93, Promoted to Vice Dean of Vanderbilt Law School | University of Chicago Law School Lisa Bressman, ’93, Promoted to Vice Dean of Vanderbilt Law School Lisa Bressman Promoted to Vice Dean of Vanderbilt Law School Nate Luce August 12, 2024 Vanderbilt Law School Dean Chris Guthrie has promoted Lisa Bressman, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair in Law, to the role of Vice Dean of...

June Miller Weisberger Blanchard, ’63, 1930-2024.

June Miller Weisberger Blanchard, ’63, 1930-2024 | University of Chicago Law School June Miller Weisberger Blanchard, ’63, 1930-2024 June Miller Weisberger Blanchard August 7, 2024 Legacy June Miller Weisberger Blanchard, a trailblazer in law and a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully at home in Skokie, Illinois, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on Augus...

Dede Smith, ’26, spent part of his as a legal intern at the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. About his time there, he said, “Prosecution is a vast and fulfilling field that allows for anything from gang crime work to civil rights action. I also found that there are many avenues to get to wherever I want to reach, and in government there are so many more options for me to explore.” https://buff.ly/4fP9idd

Peter “Bo” Rutledge, ’97, joins Morris, Manning & Martin as senior counsel.

Peter “Bo” Rutledge, ’97, Joins Morris, Manning & Martin as Senior Counsel | University of Chicago Law School Peter “Bo” Rutledge, ’97, Joins Morris, Manning & Martin as Senior Counsel UGA Law School Dean, Peter “Bo” Rutledge, Joins Morris, Manning & Martin August 6, 2024 Business Wire Morris, Manning & Martin today announced that Peter “Bo” Rutledge has joined the firm as senior counsel in th...

Amrita Krishnan, ’25, is spending her as a summer associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Careers, where she was inspired to apply after speaking to a Law School alum. She added, “the summer associate position allowed me to confirm that I chose the right career path. I also found myself enjoying projects in areas of the law I didn’t expect to enjoy, like administrative law.” https://buff.ly/4dyMDjA

Stephen Alan Land, ’60, 1935-2024.

Stephen Alan Land, ’60, 1935-2024 | University of Chicago Law School Stephen Alan Land, ’60, 1935-2024 Stephen Alan Land August 7, 2024 Legacy Stephen Alan Land, aged 89, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Alpharetta, Georgia. Born on June 4, 1935, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was a respected attorney and a cherished member of the community. Stephen graduated fro...

Alec Hubbard, ’26, is spending his as a summer associate at Faegre Drinker. “We hear in class about how it takes months or years for a case to get to trial, but actually having an attorney show me the timeline of a ‘simple’ claim and why it likely won’t get to court until late 2025 when it was started in 2022 was surprising. It helped me understand why litigation costs so much, why settlements are so common, and why there is a need for more lawyers,” he said. https://buff.ly/4dwGpRg

Anna Pinedo, ’93, is honored with Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law “Lifetime Achievement” Award.

Anna Pinedo, ’93, Honored with Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law “Lifetime Achievement” Award | University of Chicago Law School Anna Pinedo, ’93, Honored with Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law “Lifetime Achievement” Award Mayer Brown partners receive Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards August 6, 2024 Mayer Brown Mayer Brown partners Anna Pinedo and Joanna Horsnail ...

In a Philosophy Now interview, Professor Brian Leiter discusses Nietzsche, morality, false consciousness, altruism, capitalist materialism, and his own moral philosophy.

Professor Sharon Fairley spoke on WBEZ about police reform and accountability in the wake of the Sonya Massey shooting.

Sonya Massey’s family calls for reform to expand police accountability measures State Sen. Doris Turner wants to turn to existing legislation before exploring new ideas.

Sam Rudik, ’16, featured as Law360 Rising Star.

Sam Rudik, ’16, Featured as Law360 Rising Star | University of Chicago Law School Sam Rudik, ’16, Featured as Law360 Rising Star Rising Star: Simpson Thacher's Sam Rudik Charlie Innis July 31, 2024 Law360 Sam Rudik, a recently promoted partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, guided Blackstone on several billion-dollar transactions over the past three years, including a handf...

Robert Dohrman, ’26, is spending his as an honors legal intern at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s Office of the General Counsel. “Throughout my time at the Law School, I’ve known that I’m interested in public service, and prior to becoming a law student, I had studied and worked in the foreign policy sphere. When I saw my current position posted on Symplicity in the fall quarter, I knew I had to apply!” https://buff.ly/4dDdmLZ

David King, ’14, is promoted to partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg.

David King, ’14, Promoted to Partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg | University of Chicago Law School David King, ’14, Promoted to Partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg David King and Connor Houghton Promoted to Partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP July 24, 2024 PR Newswire Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), an elite majority women-owned trial boutique, has a...

Sabrina Huang, ’26, is spending her as a summer law clerk with Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender. Her advice to others considering working in a similar position: “Do not be afraid to ask questions. No one expects you to have all the answers, and answers that you think are obvious may not be. In addition, talk to as many people as you can. Everyone, regardless of what office they work for, has unique lived experiences and can teach you so much.” https://buff.ly/3WSfjyr