University of Richmond School of Law Magazine

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Careers

How three alumni are shaping the next generation of libraries in the burgeoning world of AI.

A portrait of Lara Ballout, ’24 and L’27, in the Law School.

Student Support

As a 1L, Lara Ballout, ’24 and L’27, was eager to learn, uncertain of her path, and brimming with questions. Everywhere she turned, she found mentors with answers.

For the Record

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Intellectual Property

A helpful resource

A pair of artists and small business owners turned to a Richmond Law clinic for legal services to protect their intellectual property.

Culture Of Philanthropy

Support’s role shows

The law school experience of U.S. Navy veteran Joe Probus, L’25, is a testament to the impact Richmond Law donors have on every student.

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Personal Inquiry

Portraits of a profession

Works of art prompted law students to consider who they want to be as lawyers. It “asked me to reflect inwardly on my values, experiences, and motivations,” one said.

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Extracurricular Activities

Sidebar

What are Richmond Law faculty reading? Or watching? Or listening to?

“There has to be some sort of organizing principle beyond which president appointed which justice.”

—Professor Riley Keenan

Alumni

“I want to ensure that future law students have access to the same opportunities and support [that I had].”

—Doug Callaway, R’77 and L’80

Criminal Justice

Outreach from the bench

Judge Dontaé Bugg, L’06, brings lived experience, community connection, and compassion to the bench — and he’s inspiring future leaders, too.

Public Defender

Service comes first

The resume of Benedict Roemer, L’25, reads like a checklist for civic-minded excellence.

Employment Law

Workplace trends and employment law

More to Explore

Capital Punishment

Richmond Law professor Corinna Barrett Lain discusses her new book, "Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection" at University of Richmond.