http://law.wm.edu/rss/news.xmlLaw News RSSThu, 18 Sep 2008 17:22:09 -0400Cascade Serverweb@wm.eduhttp://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/robert-m.-gates-2013-law-school-diploma-ceremony-remarks.phpThe following are the prepared remarks of W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates. Gates, a 1965 graduate of the College, served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011.Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/senator-warner-says-wm-legal-clinic-offers-a-solution-to-nations-backlog-of-veterans-disability-claims.phpMay 14 letter urges Senate colleagues to consult guide created by Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic to learn how to establish pro bono programs at law schools in their states.Tue, 14 May 2013 17:34:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/barrett-j.d.-13-among-trio-honored-with-sullivan-award-at-commencement.phpDuring the W&M campus Commencement ceremony, Kevin Barrett J.D. '13 was among three members of the College community honored with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.Mon, 13 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/wm-law-students-draft-aba-standing-committee-on-election-law-report-election-delays-in-2012.phpThe report, prepared at the request of the ABA Standing Committee on Election Law, is a descriptive effort, drawing on media coverage and interviews with election officials to dissect when, where, and under what circumstances voters experienced delays on or before Election Day 2012. Mon, 13 May 2013 18:09:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/post-graduate-public-service-fellowships-help-graduates-navigate-job-market.phpThe fellowship program has helped recent graduates land jobs, hone skills, and build professional networks.Fri, 10 May 2013 10:15:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/robert-m.-gates-to-speak-at-graduation.phpW&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates, who served as U.S. secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011, will give the address at the Law School's graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 12.Fri, 10 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/virginia-coastal-policy-clinic.phpLaw students in this new clinic learn from scientists while they research the legal and policy implications of rising sea levels.Tue, 07 May 2013 09:47:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/board-of-visitors-promotes-wm-law-school-alumni-to-new-leadership-positions-.phpWilliam & Mary Law School alumni Robert E. Scott '68 and Thomas R. Frantz '73 were elected, respectively, vice rector and secretary to the College of William & Mary's Board of Visitors on April 19.Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/kaufman--canoles-recognizes-first-year-students-for-legal-writing.phpFirst-year law students Debra Wong, Aaron Gold, and Sean Campbell were recently announced as winners of the 2013 Kaufman & Canoles Writing Prizes, awarded each year for outstanding performance in William & Mary Law School's Legal Practice Program.Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/media-veterans-clinic-a-national-model-and--win-win-situation-for-law-students-and-vets.phpThe work of the Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic has been featured in stories in the Daily Press of Hampton Roads, Va., and in Stars and Stripes.Fri, 03 May 2013 14:52:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/daily-press-va.-cutting-the-va-backlog.phpSenator Mark Warner says Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic could be a "national model" to create law school clinics across the country to help solve the Veterans Administration's backlog of cases.Thu, 02 May 2013 15:18:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/cell-phones,-social-media,-and-the-new-frontier-of-digital-evidence.phpProfessor Paul Marcus moderates a discussion about digital evidence with two colleagues, Professors Jeffrey Bellin and Adam Gershowitz.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:07:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/1-in-9-law-school-applicants-applies-to-william--mary.phpW&M is one of only eight law schools nationally to have increase in applications this year.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/pro-bono-award-recognizes-veterans-clinics-volunteer-attorneys-and-law-students.phpThe volunteer attorneys and students of the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic were honored with the 2013 Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Pro Bono Award by the Virginia State Bar.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:31:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/professor-bellin-speaks-about-the-prosecution-of-boston-marathon-bombing-suspect.phpNPR affiliate WHRV 89.5 interviewed Professor Jeffrey Bellin about the legal issues and unfolding legal case.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:20:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/law-school-association-honors-daymen-robinson-j.d.-03-.phpThe W&M Law School Association honored Daymen Robinson with the 10th Reunion Distinguished Alumnus Award during the school's April 6 reunion dinner.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/banks,-devins,-meese,-and-zick-among-recipients-of-wm-plumeri-awards-.phpFour law faculty are among 20 W&M professors selected to receive the awards, which recognize exemplary achievements in teaching, research and service.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/annual-meeting-of-law-school-association.phpTo 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 5, at 1 p.m.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:04:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/law-students-host-mock-legislature-in-wren-building.phpThe Law School's George Wythe Society hosted a mock legislature on March 15 in the Wren Chapel, continuing a tradition begun by Professor George Wythe in the 1780s.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:40:00 -0400http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2013/professor-angela-banks-receives-tenure.phpDean Davison M. Douglas announced that the university's Board of Visitors at their February meeting conferred tenure on Angela M. Banks and promoted her from associate professor to professor. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:16:00 -0400