University of Richmond School of Law Magazine

‘The heart stops reluctantly’

In Secrets of the Killing State, Corinna Lain pulls back the curtain on more than 45 years of lethal injection in the U.S.

A stylized photo illustration of the ionic columns and pediment of a neo-classical government building.

Faculty Scholarship

Power moves

Richmond Law faculty create newsworthy, real-world impact with their scholarship.

Law & Business

Nonlinear flight path

Anthony Vittone, R’90 and L’93, leveled up his dual training in law and business by combining their strengths. Today, he’s forging the future of commercial drone operations.

For the Record

Intersectionality

What does authentic lawyering look like?

Richmond Law's new “Belonging in Practice” cultural competency series helps students navigate their professional identity while embracing their authentic selves.

Research

Legal knowledge made accessible

Professor Marissa Jackson Sow's latest initiative is the Law and Liberation Lab, a digital repository that aims to democratize access to legal knowledge.

In Memoriam

Remembering former dean Joe Harbaugh

Joseph D. Harbaugh served as dean from 1987 to 1995 — he died Oct. 11, 2024, at the age of 85. “Thank you, Dean Harbaugh, for the wonderful legacy you have given us.”

Campus

‘A sense of pride’

Richmond Law represented at this year’s Spider Dash 5K race: Rachel Slaughter Thury, L’27, and her family share their experience.

“In my four years of coaching our teams, this was the most challenging problem yet.”

— Tom Herthel

Alumni

“When you realize that your peers and colleagues look to you for guidance — then you are a leader.”

— Derrick Walker, L’00

Employment Law

Workplace trends and employment law

Leah Steigler, L’15, enjoys labor and employment law so much, it's not just her day job — she has a standing column in Today’s General Counsel magazine and her own video series.

Next Generation

For the future

"Practicing law is an apprenticeship, and the most rewarding part is building a team of young folks who see that this is something they could do for a career."

Leadership

Law alum has ‘the gift’