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The Royals of Regent
Christian university has broad political influence
Although Lynchburg’s Liberty University has grabbed plenty of headlines in recent years, Virginia Beach-based Regent University can more than hold its own as a politically influential private Christian institution. Founded
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2021 LEGAL SERVICES / PRO BONO Q&A
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Tara Casey University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond Title: Professor of law, legal practice Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Washington University in St. Louis School of
New Liberty law school dean was State Dept. ambassador
Morse Hyun-Myung Tan will assume the role on Jan. 1
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Morse Hyun-Myung Tan will be the new dean of Liberty University School of Law beginning Jan. 1, the school announced Tuesday. Tan was most recently the ambassador at large for
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FARHAD AGHDAMI MANAGING PARTNER, RICHMOND OFFICE, WILLIAMS MULLEN, RICHMOND In his 22-year career with Williams Mullen, the state’s third-largest law firm, Aghdami has focused on high-net-worth individuals and families, middle-market
Arguing the case for diversity
Law firms focus on inclusion in recruitment and retention
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Like many industries, law firms are taking a fresh look at hiring and retaining a new generation of employees who better reflect the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of today’s
U.Va.’s Virginia Law Review names new editor-in-chief
Tiffany Mickel is first Black person to hold position in publication's 108-year history
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The University of Virginia School of Law announced Tuesday that second-year student Tiffany Mickel has been named as editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review. She is the first Black person
William & Mary Law School names new dean
A. Benjamin Spencer will leave U.Va. to lead nation's oldest law school
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The William & Mary Law School announced Monday that A. Benjamin Spencer will become its next dean, effective July 1. Spencer will also serve as a Chancellor Professor of Law.
U.Va. School of Law grants student exception for National Guard duty
U.Va. law student was initially told she was in academic violation after her unit was activated by N.Y. governor.
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3 p.m. update: According to a letter posted on Virginia Law Weekly, U.Va. School of Law’s Academic Review Committee has granted student Frannie Skardon an exception, allowing her to remain a