The award, presented during a luncheon at the Alumni House at the beginning of fall semester, is given annually to a member of the adjunct faculty for outstanding service.
A paper written by Brittany Lee-Richardson, a 2012 graduate of William & Mary Law School, was chosen as the winning submission in the inaugural Intellectual Property Student Writing Competition sponsored by Georgia State University College of Law.
Read the essay by Dean Douglas and watch a video that celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first woman to graduate from William & Mary Law School: Virginia Mister, in 1937.
Professor Meese was among the antitrust scholars who presented their research at "The Goals of Antitrust" conference in October.
Renowned dispute resolution expert and mediator Kenneth R. Feinberg spoke to law students about his work negotiating settlements for the victims of 9/11, the BP oil spill and other high profile cases.
Haynes Professor of Law Paul Marcus was the inaugural holder of the Herbert V. Kelly, Sr., Chair for Excellence in Teaching.
Professor Larsen was among five faculty members honored by the Alumni Association at the Fall Awards Ceremony with a 2012 Alumni Fellowship Award.
Founder of what is today the W&M Law Review served on many vital committees, including as Rector of W&M's Board of Visitors
Professor Linda Malone will serve as a pro bono counsel for Nguyen Quoc Quan, an American citizen and democracy activist who has been detained in Vietnam since April 17.
BLSA's Annual Thanksgiving Basket Contest sparks friendly and creative competition among first-year students.
W&M law student Jennifer Lynn Eaton '14 and undergraduate business major Molly Shreves Awad '13 recently were honored as TowneBank's 2012 Alvin P. Anderson Scholars.
William Lamberth, a 2004 graduate of William & Mary Law School, was elected on Nov. 6 to represent the 44th District in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
A series of commentaries written by students will analyze and report on election-related stories.
The award ceremony and launch of a new journal were among the highlights of the Ninth Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference.
Non-partisan voter assistance hotline at (757)221-7491 will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Five of the nation's top legal scholars will serve as moderators and commentators on panels at which emerging scholars will present their works-in progress.
A September "election law war game" was the second of three simulations designed to troubleshoot state election laws and to demonstrate the unique nature of election litigation.
The inaugural volume focuses on comparative property rights and features work of leading scholars and practitioners from the U.S. and China.
Donations to the Annual Fund totaled $1,907,660 by June 30, 2012, compared to $1,553,017 in FY 2011. This was the largest, one-year increase in the Annual Fund in the Law School's history.
Each year the Drapers' Scholarship provides funds for a year of post-graduate study for one recent W&M Law graduate. The scholarship competition is open to third-year W&M law students and W&M law alumni who have graduated within the last two years.
The event features panels with the nation's leading scholars and practitioners and the award of the 2012 Property Rights Prize to Professor James E. Krier of the University of Michigan.
On Sept. 10 the Law School celebrated the contributions of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia during a nearly day-long visit by the Justice.
The Law School community welcomed new students from around the world on August 20.
Sarah L. Stafford began her new duties as director of the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy on July 1.
Second annual gathering on Oct. 2-4 to help prepare W&M law and business students to make a difference in global political, legal, and economic systems.
We're implementing a new system to share news, announcements, course syllabi, and more with our students ... it's called MyLaw.
During the Center for Legal and Court Technology's May Court Affiliates Conference, there was a demonstration of live, remote stenographic transcription using digital courtroom audio.
The forum, which is named in recognition of James W. McGlothlin '62, J.D. '64, LL.D. '00, is designed to bring distinguished leaders in business and law to the W&M campus each year.
National news writers highlight research by W&M law faculty.
The remarks of 3L Gift Co-Chairs Jessica G. McGough '12 and Lindsey Welter Davis '12.
John A. Scanelli, a 1972 graduate of the Law School, was honored with the Law School Association's 2012 Citizen-Lawyer Award during the Law School's graduation on May 13.
Michael R. Borasky '75 was inducted during the Class of 2012 Awards Ceremony on May 12.
Alexis McLeod, a 2007 graduate of the Law School, was honored with the Taylor Reveley Award, an honor given by the W&M Law School Association for outstanding commitment to public service.
At their May 13 graduation ceremony, the Class of 2012 honored Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox for her outstanding teaching.
Denise Koch accepted the John Marshall Award on behalf of her husband.
Peterson '12 and Silverbrook '12 received the award in recognition of their commitment to public service.
James I. Dougherty '12 and Jay K. Sinha '12 received the award, an honor given in recognition of selfless service to the Law School.
Jeffrey T. Bozman '12 received the I'Anson Award at graduation, the highest award given to a graduating student by the law faculty.
Jeffrey T. Bozman '12 received W&M's Thatcher Prize, given annually in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in graduate or professional study.
The Law School community and the friends and family of the Class of 2012, gathered on May 12 to celebrate the soon-to-be-graduates' many accomplishments.
Judge John Charles Thomas drew on his experience as a jurist and a lawyer to inspire the Law School's Class of 2012 at their May 13 graduation to "be great, powerful changers of the law for the good."
After 26 years at the helm of the Office of Career Services, Rob Kaplan will take on a new role at the Law School beginning May 10 as Associate Dean for Externships, Judicial Clerkships, and Public Service Initiatives and Legal Writing Instructor. Rollins Professor Peter A. Alces leads the search for the new Associate Dean for Career Services.
On May 9, the W&M Law School Scholarship Repository reached a milestone - its one millionth download.
In the 2011 journal rankings recently released by Washington and Lee University, the Law School's five student-edited journals ranked among the most highly cited publications in their fields.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution, Moot Court, and National Trial teams proved to be formidable competitors at tournaments around the country during the 2011-12 school year.
Former Supreme Court of Virginia Justice John Charles Thomas will deliver the commencement address at the Law School's May 13 ceremony.
Nathan Yu '14, Lianna M. Bash '14, and George B. Flemming '14 received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Kaufman & Canoles Writing Awards, respectively, during an April 20 luncheon.
The William & Mary Law School Association honored Virginia Fogg with the 25th Reunion Distinguished Alumna Award on April 14.
The William & Mary Law School Association honored Courtney Malveaux with the 10th Reunion Distinguished Alumnus Award on April 14.
Through Law Cappella, students have shared their vocal talents with each other and with the Law School community.
The Election Law Program will present an election litigation simulation to highlight issues in state election laws in advance of the 2012 elections.
Professors Patricia E. Roberts and Stacey-Rae Simcox briefed the members of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation in Washington on April 24.
Laura A. Heymann and Nathan B. Oman are among 20 W&M faculty recognized for exemplary achievements in teaching, research, and service.
With support from law students and Adjunct Law Professor Charles Crimmins '10, Allana Daniels of Jamestown High School and Dena Shata of Lafayette High School were top finishers.
Meredith Aden, Jeffrey Bellin, Adam Gershowitz, and Christopher L. Griffin, Jr., will join the Law School faculty this summer.
To cast your vote for nominees to the Association's Board of Directors, please submit a Nomination Proxy or attend the Annual Meeting on Friday, April 13, at 2PM, in the North Wing Faculty Room.
Awareness Week hosted by Bone Marrow Drive Committee contributes $3,200 to registry and adds 55 new potential donors.
On a recent Saturday, about three dozen law student volunteers at W&M rolled up their sleeves to volunteer at local organizations during students' first Day of Caring.
W&M law graduates lend an ear - and often a hand - to help students' job searches.
W&M Law School remains among the nation's best in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
The 5th annual symposium sponsored by the Election Law Society and Election Law Program will focus on "Money in Judicial Elections." Free and all are welcome.
W&M Chancellor Robert Gates, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense under Presidents Bush and Obama, visited the Law School on Feb. 4 as a guest of the International Law Society.
Colleagues and former students share their thoughts about Professor Charles H. Koch, Jr.
Charles H. Koch, Jr., the Dudley Warner Woodbridge Professor of Law and an esteemed member of the Law School community for more than 30 years, died February 18.
William & Mary Law School Professors Neal Devins and Tara Grove discuss the Defense of Marriage Act.
Hoffman, pro bono partner at King & Spalding in Atlanta, fights for human rights around the world.
The Law Alumni Association seeks nominations for outstanding alumni from classes celebrating 10th and 25th reunions.
W&M law students debated by candlelight on Feb. 16 in Colonial Williamsburg.
3L Julie Silverbrook has been the moving force behind Constitutional Conversations, a workshop series led by W&M law students that is designed to engage people of all ages in a dialogue about their duties and rights as citizens.
Former Supreme Court of Virginia Justice John Charles Thomas will deliver the commencement address at the Law School's May 13 ceremony.
W&M Provost Michael Halleran sent the following message to the campus community.
The stair climb of Chicago's famous 100-story skyscraper raises $1 million annually for lung disease education, research and programs.
W&M law students to lead discussion about the historical foundation and future of Federalism in America.
Gates addressed a crowd of more than 3,500 gathered at the College on Feb. 3 for the annual ceremony. Class of 2014 Professor of Law Laura Heymann was honored with the Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award during the celebration.
During the Feb. 3 Charter Day celebration, third-year law student Jeffrey Bozman gave the following remarks about Class of 2014 Professor of Law Laura Heymann, recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award.
William & Mary Law School Professor Timothy Zick testified before Congress Jan. 24 on the "Occupy D.C." movement in McPherson Square.
University of Michigan Law School Professor Jim Krier will receive the 2012 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize Oct. 11-12.
William & Mary Law School Professor Laura A. Heymann will receive the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award during Charter Day on Feb. 3.
