Illustrations by Robert Meganck
Illustrations by Robert Meganck
Quarreling over the orange
Photograph by Jamie Betts
Flight Path
Ian Hutter, L’20, is driven by a sense of duty.
'The executive power shall be vested in a president'
Four takeaways from University of Richmond Law Review's symposium
Honoring a legacy
The Honorable Robert J. Merhige Jr., L’42, “didn’t see fear,” said one of his former clerks. Several gathered to share their memories on the 50th anniversary of his appointment to the bench.
A six-month term, a lengthy to-do list
Kelley Hodge, L’96, just finished an interim term as Philadelphia's district attorney.
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New courses reflect national discourse
Richmond Law professors respond to current issues with courses exploring racism, sexual violence, and the intersection of criminal law and immigration law.
Professional skills
The sooner students can positively shape their professional interactions, the further they will go professionally.
Cracking the books
The deputy director of the William Taylor Muse Law Library, Joyce Janto, isn’t just looking up information.
Under new leadership
Dean Wendy Collins Perdue began a one-year term as president of the Association of American Law Schools.
Off the force and into the courtroom
Former deputy sheriff Andre Keels, L’18, puts his experience to work in his legal studies — but don't pigeonhole him.
A lasting, positive impact
“It is crucial for lawyers — especially young lawyers — to become involved in their local communities.”
Rethinking mandatory life sentences
And setting the tone for future resentencing.
Achieving balance
Washington Business Journal named Amandeep Sidhu, L’05, to its 40 Under 40 list.
From the mountains, to the oceans
Sarah Francisco, L’02, works to protect Virginia's natural resources. ‘The law gives us a chance to provide that clarity and accountability,’ she says.
Photograph by Chris Ijams
The new class
The admissions office traveled 102,000 miles — by land, rail, and air — to find the Richmond Law class of 2020.
Dean's message: The view from the other side
As our society struggles with this problem of deep polarization, I see a clear role for both lawyers and law schools to play.
Youth on their sides
Two Richmond Law alumnae, both surprisingly young at graduation, talk about how age affected their early careers.
A meeting in the judge's chambers
Virginia Supreme Court Justice Stephen McCullough, L’97, reached out to Su-Jin Hong, Richmond Law’s director of international programs, to offer his support to the school’s international programs.
Power to the people
A group of Richmond Law students is rethinking the lobbying industry and giving average citizens a seat at the table.
Gift permanently endows clinic for families and children
“This generous gift will have a lasting impact, not only on our students but on the local community,” Dean Perdue said.
Up for debate
Richmond Law hosted the final debate between Virginia's major candidates for lieutenant governor during the 2017 election.