April 17, 2025

Professor Lietzan wins Women’s Justice Award

Professor Erika Lietzan, the William H. Pittman and Timothy J. Heinsz Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, was honored this month with a 2025 Women’s Justice Award in the Public Service category. The Women’s Justice Awards are presented by Missouri Lawyers Media. They recognize women across Missouri who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, service, sacrifice and accomplishment in improving the quality of justice and exemplifying the highest ideals of the legal profession. The awards reach out to women in various segments of the legal community, including the bar, the bench, public office, business, academia, nonprofits and the state…

April 17, 2025

Remembering Zack

By Anna Sago When Andy Kasnetz’s son Zack Kasnetz, ’16, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, in 2023, he and his family knew they wanted to use the tragedy to support a place that served as a launching point for their son: his alma mater Mizzou Law. “This became a really important starting point for him as an adult, both personally and professionally,” Andy said. “So, in that regard, it has a really special place in our lives.” Zack Kasnetz’s journey to law school wasn’t always linear, Andy explained. After growing up in St. Louis and attending school at the University…

April 16, 2025

Professor Renee Henson publishes blog on AI in the classroom

Professor Henson published a guest blog for the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) website, discussing the integration of artificial intelligence into classroom instruction. “While AI is not without its concerns, it is a powerful tool that can enrich legal education and the practice of law. Rather than replacing analytical work, AI should be used to enhance students’ skills and understanding. A well-rounded attorney must not only comprehend AI’s capabilities but also recognize its limitations. As AI continues to evolve, so must our approach to legal education. By integrating AI tools like Toby, we are not just keeping up…

April 9, 2025

2024-25 CALI Award Winners

The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Awards recognize students with the highest grade in each course at Mizzou Law. These were awarded at the annual Edna Nelson Awards Banquet this April. Below are the CALI Award winners for the 2024 calendar year. Spring 2024 CALI Winners Cody Deterding, Michael Moedritzer, Meghan McAuliff, Jordan Todd, Lauren Bean, Todd Hamby, Eric Siemens, Maggie Pfaff, Anna Miller, Bryce Rone, Andrew West, Brooks Fleischmann, Paige Harris, Caleb Ross, Hope Adamson, Alex Besharat, Jeff Giesmann, Adam Walker, Andrew Boyer, Steven Flanders, Paige Slusser, Hannah Rodriguez, Brett Newberry, Eric Humphrey, Macy…

April 1, 2025

Professor Gamage testifies on wealth tax reforms before the Washington State Senate

Professor David Gamage, one of the most cited tax scholars in the world, testified this week before the Washington State Senate on proposed wealth tax reforms. “Senate Bill 5797 represents a sound policy direction for Washington State. Taxing extraordinary wealth is not only feasible but is also a necessary tool for achieving a fairer tax system and securing sustainable revenue for vital public investments like education,” Gamage said in his testimony. “The arguments against such taxes based on taxpayer flight are empirically weak and largely ignore the effectiveness of modern design features in addressing avoidance and administrative challenges.

March 24, 2025

Alumni Spotlight — Meet Bradley Craigmyle

By Anna Sago For Bradley Craigmyle ‘17, attending Mizzou Law was, at first, a question of value. As his legal career has continued, he has realized the true value of that choice. In February, Craigmyle was appointed to be Deputy General Counsel for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the federal agency that regulates communications by radio, television, wire and cable. He oversees all of the agency’s litigation Prior to that role, he worked as an attorney in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Department of Justice. Throughout his career, he has focused on administrative law. That interest was…

March 12, 2025

$1 million gift to support students in study abroad and public interest programs

As a part of the 2025 Mizzou Giving Day, Professor Emeritus Rodney Uphoff has given a generous gift of $1 million to Mizzou Law to provide important financial support to law students pursuing transformative educational and public service experiences. Professor Uphoff’s gift will create an endowment which will fund student participation in the South Africa study abroad program, offering scholarship support to law school students to help make this invaluable global learning opportunity possible. The Uphoff Scholarship program ensures that students with a passion for legal studies and international experiences can benefit from this unique opportunity.

Feb. 28, 2025

Professor Renee Henson Speaks on AI panel for ADR

Professor Renee Henson served on a panel with Mizzou Law 1L student Naveen Rau regarding the evolving role of artificial intelligence in alternative dispute resolution. During the presentation, the panel explored key concepts, including: The difference between rule-based algorithms (structured, deterministic models) and machine learning algorithms (adaptive, probabilistic systems.) The power and limitations of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and legal-specific AI tools such as Lexis AI and Westlaw AI. Ethical and confidentiality concerns in legal practice, including discussing ABA Formal Opinion 512. The potential for AI use in dispute resolution—how it can enhance preparation, strategy, and negotiation…

Feb. 27, 2025

Professor Rana presents at symposium

On Feb. 21, Vice provost and professor Shruti Rana participated in the Women’s Leadership in Law and Politics Symposium hosted by the Center for Constitutional Law & The Bliss Institute for Applied Politics, University of Akron, presenting on “Strategies for Enhancing Women’s Representation in the Judiciary in the United States: Lessons from International Fora”, see https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/gender_law/2025/01/virtual-symposium-womens-leadership-in-law-politics-at-the-center-for-constitutional-law-and-bliss-i.html 

Feb. 26, 2025

Associate Dean Sperino Quoted in Bloomberg Law

Associate Dean Sandra Sperino was quoted in Bloomberg Law on a story involving the US Supreme Court case Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. To read the full story, visit: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/high-court-weighs-workplace-bias-claim-of-white-straight-woman…