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Alumni
Mar. 12, 2026
Alumni
Mar. 12, 2026

Erin Moriarty Announced as 2026 Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Moritz College of Law is honored to announce that Erin Moriarty will address this year’s graduating class at the 2026 Hooding Ceremony. 

Alumni
Apr. 14, 2026
Alumni
Apr. 14, 2026

Turning Adversity into Action

As an attorney and cancer survivor, Olivia Hiltbrand ’25 deeply understands what it means to be an advocate.  

 

College
Apr. 06, 2026
College
Apr. 06, 2026

Moritz Programs, Staff Honored with Outreach and Engagement Awards

Each year, The Ohio State University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, and students for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Moritz College of Law was well-represented in this year’s recognition, and the awardees demonstrate a commitment to impactful study and service.  

Faculty
Mar. 20, 2026
Faculty
Mar. 20, 2026

Heather Payne Awarded Morrison Prize

Professor Heather Payne recently won the 11th annual Morrison Prize for her article, “Reliance and Reliability.”  

Media News
Mar. 18, 2026
Media News
Mar. 18, 2026

Better Said: Tenant Request Tool - How Ohio State Students are Using AI to Bridge the Tenant Communication Gap

For many tenants in Ohio, the barrier to a safe home is not just a leaky pipe or a noisy neighbor. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing how to clearly ask for help.

On March 25, 2026, a new legal technology tool will be launched to help solve that problem.

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Faculty
Mar. 12, 2026
Faculty
Mar. 12, 2026

Sarah Cole Honored with 2025 CPR Outstanding Book Award

Professor Sarah Cole has received the 2025 Outstanding Book Award from the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR). She and co-editors Andrea Schneider and Art Hinshaw were recognized for their book, Discussions in Dispute Resolution: The Coming of Age (2000–2009) (Oxford University Press 2025).

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