Category: Faculty News

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Sep. 26, 2023

Professors Renee Henson and Andrea Boyack present new papers

Renee Henson, visiting assistant professor of law at Mizzou Law, presented her new paper on AI law at the Central States Law Schools Association Conference at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Her paper, “I am Become Death, The Destroyer of Worlds”: Applying Strict Liability to Artificial Intelligence as an Abnormally Dangerous Activity” is forthcoming in the Temple Law Review. Professor Andrea Boyack presented her in-progress article, “Public Eviction Defenders: Framing Tenants’ Right to Counsel,” which examines…

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Sep. 19, 2023

Professor Lambert Discusses Google Antitrust Case in The Dispatch

Thom Lambert, professor of law and Wall Chair in Corporate Law and Goverance at Mizzou Law, published an article in The Dispatch discussing the recent Google antitrust case. The article describes the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Google over payments it makes to ensure that Google Search is the default search engine on web browsers, Apple iPhones and iPads, and Android products. Professor Lambert explains that the government faces significant challenges on three matters and ultimately has a “tough row to hoe.” To read Professor Lambert’s full piece, click here.

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Aug. 30, 2023

Prof. Lietzan named to Best Lawyers List

For the 10th straight year, Erika Lietzan, William H. Pittman Professor of Law & Timothy J. Heinsz Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, was named a Best Lawyer in FDA Law and for the 16th straight year as a Best Lawyer in Biotechnology & Life Sciences Law for 2024.

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Aug. 3, 2023

Board of Advocates names mediation competition after Jim Levin

In an announcement released by the Mizzou Law Board of Advocates, the BOA announced that they are honoring recently retired professor Jim Levin by naming their annual mediation competition after him. See the full announcement from the BOA below: Professor James “Jim” H. Levin’s contribution to the world of mediation and alternative dispute resolution is unrivaled. His commitment to students and their legal education was unparalleled during his nearly three decades at Mizzou Law. It will remain untouched for years to come. …

June 22, 2023

Oliveri, Crouch and Henson win annual Mizzou Law faculty awards

Each year, three Mizzou Law faculty members receive awards: one for a scholarly work, one for teaching, and one for the administration of justice. I am writing to announce this year’s recipients. The Husch Blackwell Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award is awarded for teaching excellence, and the recipient is chosen by the Missouri Law Review editorial board. This years’ awardee is Rigel Oliveri, the Isabelle Wade and Paul C. Lyda Professor of Law.   The Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Excellence in Research Award is presented each year for excellence in research based on a published article. The recipient of the…

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June 6, 2023

Professor Dennis Crouch cited in Washington Post article

Dennis Crouch, an associate professor of law and director of the Center for Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri School of Law, was cited this week in an article in the Washington Post. The article references Professor Crouch’s 2022 study of Federal Circuit patent decisions statistically showing what was already common knowledge – that the outcome often depend upon which judges are on the panel.  The study was published on Professor Crouch’s renowned patent blog, Patently-O last May. The Washington Post article discusses the ongoing controversy between Judge Pauline Newman and Chief Judge Kimberly Moore. Professor Crouch’s…

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May 30, 2023

Henson to Join Mizzou Law Faculty

The University of Missouri School of Law continues a spring of growth with the exciting announcement that Renee Henson will join the Mizzou Law faculty this summer.  Professor Henson will serve as visiting assistant professor of law at Mizzou Law. Professor Henson arrives at Mizzou from Stinson LLP, where she practiced as a business and commercial litigation attorney representing clients engaged in complex matters including trademark and copyright infringement and products liability lawsuits. Henson received recognition as a Top Verdict and Settlement Winner by Missouri Lawyer’s Media in 2023 and was named on the Lawyers of Color, “Hot List” in…

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May 10, 2023

Mizzou Law Announces Another Exciting Faculty Hire

Officials at the University of Missouri School of Law are excited to announce another exciting hire to bolster the Mizzou Law faculty this summer. Professor Alexander Gouzoules will join Mizzou Law as an associate professor of law. He will begin work in Hulston Hall on July 1. Professor Gouzoules arrives at Mizzou Law from Loyola University-New Orleans College of Law, where he served as a Westerfield Fellow. His recent scholarship focuses on public policy issues that arise from private law systems, including corporate law and bankruptcy. He has also published in the field of constitutional law, including on the subject…

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May 9, 2023

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Names New Director

Officials at the University of Missouri School of Law are pleased to announce the hiring of Brent Filbert to join the faculty as the new director of the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic and associate clinical professor. Professor Filbert rejoins Mizzou Law after spending several years as a supervising attorney within the MU Veterans Clinic. In recent years, Professor Filbert has served as the director of Military Law at the Veteran Advocacy Project. As the new director, he is replacing Clinic founder Angela Drake, who is retiring in December. Professor Drake will remain on the faculty until the end of…

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May 8, 2023

Mizzou Law Names Andrea Boyack the New Floyd R. Gibson Endowed Professor

Officials at the University of Missouri School of Law are excited to announce a nationally recognized professor will be joining the Mizzou Law faculty this summer. Professor Andrea J. Boyack is joining the faculty as the new Floyd R. Gibson Endowed Professor of Law. She will begin work in Hulston Hall on July 1. Professor Andrea Boyack joins Mizzou Law from Washburn University School of Law where she was the Norman R. Pozez Chair of Business & Transactional Law and co-director of the school’s Business and Transactional Law Center. Professor Boyack has written and published extensively in the areas of…