Professor Ilhyung Lee recently gave a presentation on “Comparative Perspectives on Offensive Trademarks” at the 2020 Global Conference on Constitution-Making and Constitutional Change at the University of Texas Law School. His presentation was part of a concurrent session on Egalitarianism Across Subject Matter. The 130 conference participants represented more than 20 countries. The discussion topics included constitutional amendment, constitutional reform,…
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Student Leader Highlight: Lindsey Wilkerson
2021 JD candidate Lindsey Wilkerson grew up in Rogersville, Missouri before she first began at Mizzou as an undergraduate. During her first year of studying journalism with an emphasis on radio/TV anchoring and reporting, Wilkerson was accepted into the MU Law Scholars program which allows selected students to complete their bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degrees in 6 years at MU.…
The Missouri Law Review announces 2020-2021 Editorial Board
The Missouri Law Review is proud to announce its 2020-2021 Editorial Board: Editor in Chief Calla Mears Managing Editor Melanie Ewy Associate Editor in Chief Phelan Simpkins Senior Lead Articles Editor Claire Hawley Senior Note and Comment Editor Maddie McMillian Layout and Design Editor Michael Figenshau Senior Associate Editor Samantha Sweet Associate Managing Editors Zeb Charlton Joseph Langworthy Tyler Ludwig Nicholas Romano Lead Articles Editors Ryan Bert…
Professor Trachtenberg panelist at Federalist Society conference
Professor Ben Trachtenberg participated in a panel discussion, “Title IX and Due Process at Universities” at The Federalist Society conference in Jefferson City on January 27, 2020. The panel moderator was Judge Stephen R. Clark, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. The other panelists were Brent Haden, a partner in The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, and Andy…
Professor Conklin elected chair-elect of AALS Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Professor Carli N. Conklin was elected chair-elect of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution at the AALS annual meeting in January. The Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution promotes members’ interests, activities, and communication of ideas, and provides a forum for discussion of matters of interest in the teaching, research, and improvement of the law and…
Mizzou Law Day 2020
Please join us for Mizzou Law Day! Friday, February 28 All events are at the State Historical Society of Missouri 605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO 65201 All Law Day events are complimentary for Mizzou Law alumni and their guests. Law Day Events Distinguished Alumni Luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. for Mizzou Law graduates 1989 and prior. Reception from…
Featured Alumni: Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, part 2
In a continuation of our interview with the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, we spoke with their attorneys about their prosecuting careers. Of their 41 attorneys, 21 are Mizzou Law graduates. If you missed the first part, check it out here. What made you want to work at the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office? Dane A. Rennier (‘13) Persons Unit The idea…
Featured Alumni: Greene County Prosecutor’s Office
This month’s Featured Alumni piece is a special two-part interview with the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office in Springfield, Missouri. Of their 42 attorneys, 23 are Mizzou Law graduates including two recent additions Heather Booth and Cat Cojocaru. Here, they tell us about their time at MU Law and provide advice for prospective, current and graduated students. Why did you choose…
Professor Abrams writes about movie references used in judicial opinions
Professor Doug Abrams, writing in the Journal of the Missouri Bar “Writing it Right” column, authored References to Movies in Judicial Opinions and Written Advocacy, Part I and Part II. In Part I, Prof. Abrams explains that judges’ use of movie references can help “embellish the discussion, with references to themes, scenes, or characters from well-known films that have held American’s…
Dean Lidsky speaks at The Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting
Recently Dean Lyrissa Lidsky spoke at The Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting on a panel titled “Danger, Drama, and Self-Defeat? Diagnosing What Faces ‘The Press.'” Dean Lidsky focused on recent high-profile defamation cases involving the media, the media’s recent propensity for self-inflicted wounds, and how they undermine the media’s role in producing an informed citizenry. Dean Lidsky is…