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Supreme Court Year Preview

Fresh off a year with several prominent and controversial Supreme Court rulings, another SCOTUS year lies ahead. Please join Discussions from Drinko Hall on Tuesday, October 5th at 12pm.

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Understanding Drug Sentencing Symposium

Join the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and the Academy for Justice October 7 and 8 to explore the myriad issues surrounding drug sentencing and its contribution to mass incarceration and mass punishment during this major symposium.

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Faculty
May. 10, 2021
Faculty
May. 10, 2021
Professor Martha Chamallas earns 2021 Distinguished University Professor Award

Martha Chamallas, Professor and the Robert J. Lynn Chair in Law, has been named one of two 2021 Distinguished University Professors, the highest faculty award bestowed by The Ohio State University.

College
May. 21, 2021
College
May. 21, 2021
Frank C. Woodside III ’69, donates $1M for Endowed Clinical Professorship in Trial Advocacy May 20, 2021 | College

Nationally known trial lawyer Frank C. Woodside III, who currently serves as counsel at Dinsmore and Shohl LLP, has donated $1M for an Endowed Clinical Professorship in Trial Advocacy. The Frank C. Woodside III Endowed Clinical Professorship in Trial Advocacy is the first endowed clinical professorship at the college.

Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Professor Ric Simmons interviewed for 10TV story discussing Rudy Giuliani investigation

An expert in the area of criminal law and procedure, Professor Ric Simmons was recently interviewed by 10TV in Columbus to discuss the FBI’s investigation into Rudy Giuliani.

Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Associate Professor Amna Akbar co-authors op-ed in discussing Ma’Khia Bryant killing

An expert in the area of criminal law, Associate Professor Amna Akbar recently co-authored an op-ed for TruthOut.com titled, “We Are Fighting for a World Where Ma’Khia Bryant Would Have Lived.”

Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Media News
Apr. 29, 2021
Assistant Professor Sean Hill authors op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch discussing abolishing the police

An expert in the area of criminal law and procedure, Assistant Professor Sean Hill recently penned an op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch titled, “Ma’Khia Bryant, George Floyd point to why police should be abolished now.”

College
Apr. 29, 2021
College
Apr. 29, 2021
Moritz Nonprofit Board Fellows Program Applications Reach 100, Seeking Boards

Designed to provide students valuable experience in the nonprofit sector while giving organizations the ability to develop and benefit from future talent, the Program  has grown exponentially since its start in 2017. This year, 100 students applied and we are asking for your help in providing opportunities for all of them. If you are on or connected with a board that may be interested in participating, please contact Lori Serpico (serpico.8@osu.edu) by Friday, June 4.

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Events

Aug. 21 Saturday
OSBLJ Orientation
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drinko 244
Aug. 23 Monday
PLL Advisory Board meeting
12:10 - 1:10 PM
Drinko 251
Aug. 30 Monday
LLM/JD Legal Writing Fellows Meet and Greet
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Drinko 245
Aug. 31 Tuesday
Mentoring and More - New Mentoring Student Orientation
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Saxbe Auditorium
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I’m grateful to my friends, mentors, and professors at Moritz who encouraged me to pursue my dreams and equipped me with the requisite skills to do so. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them, and I try to follow in their footsteps by giving back to the Moritz community.

Kwame Christian
American Negotiation Institute