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November 10, 2026
Professor Woods quoted in ProPublica on direct democracy in Missouri
Professor Jayne Woods was recently quoted in a ProPublica article discussing the passing of a Missouri ballot measure making it harder for legislators to overturn citizen-passed measures. “I think the people of Missouri are trying to wrest control back from our legislature because our legislature at this… Read More
November 9, 2026
Professor Crouch honored with Distinguished Faculty Award
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Oct. 30, 2026
Professor Woods publishes essay on the tension between direct democracy and legislative power
Professor Woods recently published an essay in the State Court Report discussing the tension between direct democracy and legislative power within the state of Missouri. To read her essay, click here. The State Court Report is a project of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, which is a nonpartisan law and policy institute. The goal of State Court Report is to foster dialogue and commentary across a wide range of issues and perspectives about state constitutions.
Oct. 30, 2026
Professor Sperino’s work cited by two federal courts
This fall, two courts cited Professor Sandra Sperino‘s scholarship. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania cited her article, Irreconcilable: McDonnell Douglas and Summary Judgment, 102 North Carolina Law Review 459, 484–85 (2024), to discuss a problem with the McDonnell Douglas test. Jones v. National Railroad Passenger Corp., No. CV 24-5558, 2026 WL 2942221, at *7 (E.D. Pa. Sept. 30, 2026). The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri cited the same article to discuss whether the McDonnell Douglas test is compatible with the summary judgment standard. Clark v.
Oct. 29, 2026
Professor Gamage’s work on California Billionaire Tax featured in Wall Street Journal
In a major Wall Street Journal profile, University of Missouri law professor David Gamage is highlighted as one of four leading scholars who have become the “go-to brain trust” for lawmakers and advocates designing wealth-tax legislation across the country. The article traces Gamage’s influential role in developing these proposals, including helping assemble the team of scholars behind California’s Proposition 40, one of the most consequential tax-policy initiatives in recent years. The feature underscores how Gamage’s scholarship is shaping national debates and translating academic research into major public-policy proposals. Read the full article at the Wall Street Journal here.
Oct. 29, 2026
From Candidate School to the courtroom, Caroline Kirby is just getting started
By Tanner O’Neal Riley At 4 a.m. on summer mornings, most University of Missouri students are asleep. This past summer, Caroline Kirby was getting ready for the day. During Officer Candidates School, Kirby would wake before dawn, put her hair into a regulation bun and prepare for another day of physical training, leadership evaluations, academic testing and the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what would come next. For 10 weeks, she trained to become a Marine officer. She came home with blisters, a faster three-mile time, a new community and a commission as a second…
Oct. 28, 2026
Professor Henson participates in AI summit
Professor Renee Henson participated in the AI in Law and Regulation panel at the Missouri GREAT AI Summit, hosted by the Missouri Office of Administration. The panel focused on the legal and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence for government operations and public policy.
Oct. 27, 2026
Mizzou Law mock trial team earns spot in national competition
Two Mizzou Law teams recently competed in the ABA Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy Competition in Chicago, where both Team Gold and Team Black showcased exceptional talent and advocacy skills. A special congratulations to Team Black, consisting of Dallas Welling, Grant Slusher, Devyn Kemper, and Tori Seever, who earned second place and secured their spot at the national competition in New Orleans! Competing on Team Gold was Ashton Hawkins, Lauren Casey, Olivia Altomari, and Chase Boggs. We are incredibly proud of both teams for their outstanding performances and for representing Mizzou Law so well. Congratulations…
Oct. 26, 2026
Professor Gamage’s article reviewed in Jotwell
Professor David Gamage’s recent article, “Expert Report On the California 2026 Billionaire Tax: Revenue, Economic, and Constitutional Analysis,” was identified as one of the best works of recent scholarship relating to tax law in a review recently published in Jotwell: The Journal of Things We Like (Lots). To read the full review of Professor Gamage’s article, click here.