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Election Law Program Launches Online Tool to Assist Judges and the Public with Navigating State Election Laws

Staff | November 17, 2025

The Election Law Program, a joint project of W&M Law School and the National Center for State Courts, has launched the Election Law Navigator, an online tool designed to help judges, lawyers, members of the media, elections officials and the public efficiently navigate complex state election statutes.

Nicole B. Porter Recognized for Advancing People with Disabilities in Legal Academia

David F. Morrill | December 3, 2025

Nicole B. Porter, Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Chai Feldblum Award.

Million Dollar Gift Will Create Scholarships to Support Law Students, Honor William & Mary Leaders

David F. Morrill | October 22, 2025

A $1 million gift to the Law School will create a scholarship endowment for law students and will celebrate the legacy and enduring impact of University leaders Charles and Anita Poston and Taylor and Helen Reveley.

Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference Celebrates 22nd Year, Honors Professor William Fischel

David F. Morrill | October 27, 2025

The Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference held its 22nd annual conference, with members of the bench, bar and academia gathering to honor Prof. William Fischel and to explore recent developments in the laws that affect property rights.

Energy Leader Mark Christie to Direct William & Mary Law’s New Center for Energy Law & Policy

David F. Morrill | September 28, 2025

William & Mary Law School has appointed Mark C. Christie, former Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as the Lowance Fellow and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Law and as founding Director of the Law School’s new Center for Energy Law & Policy.

Legal Luminaries Gather for 2025 William & Mary Law Supreme Court Preview

David F. Morrill | September 23, 2025

Before the Supreme Court convened its 2025-26 term, legal scholars, judges, lawyers and journalists came to W&M Law School for the Institute of Bill of Rights Law's 38th Annual Supreme Court Preview.