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Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to International Rounds
For the first time in more than thirty years, a Law School team has qualified for the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the largest and most competitive moot court contests in the world. -
Loyola University Chicago to Confer Honorary Degrees During May, August Commencement Ceremonies
At commencement ceremonies in May and August, Loyola University Chicago will confer honorary degrees on Mary L. Smith, JD, (BS ’84) a renowned leader in law, business, and public service, and Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., PhD, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and president emeritus of Loyola, for their visionary leadership and longstanding commitment to the common good and service to others. -
Genevieve Lakier Discusses the First Amendment and the Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
Last year, pro-Palestinian “liberation zones” popped up all over American campuses, demanding that universities divest from Israel and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza. -
Bridget Fahey Writes About Congressional Authority Over Government Data
Elon Musk’s assertion of power over some of the government’s largest and most sensitive data systems isn’t merely a contravention of American statutory law, administrative norms, and individual privacy rights. -
Lakshmi Williams, ’92, Appointed Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group today announced the appointment of Lakshmi Williams as the company's new Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel -
Presidential Clemency: Alum and Clinic Helped Secure Justice for Mother of Two
April Rice became a methamphetamine user at a young age in Galesburg, Illinois, and had many scrapes with the law, including a felony conviction for meth possession. -
Aziz Huq Writes About Tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports rest on shaky legal ground. -
William H. Bright Jr., ’87, Confirmed as Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly confirmed the judicial nominations of William H. Bright Jr. to the Supreme Court, Robin L. Wilson to the Appellate Court and a dozen others to the Superior Court on Wednesday. -
William McKenna, ’79, Featured on Foley's "The Path & The Practice" Podcast
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with William McKenna. Bill is a litigation partner in Foley’s Chicago office. -
Lisa Brown, ’86, Joins WilmerHale as Higher Education Practice Leader
WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Lisa Brown, most recently the US Department of Education’s general counsel and, before that, the longstanding general counsel of Georgetown University, has joined the firm as a partner and the next head of its preeminent Higher Education Practice Group. -
William Ziegelbauer, ’14, and Benjamin Brooks, ’15, Promoted to Partner at Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner. -
Sam Cole, ’25, Wins CPR’s 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award
Sam Cole, ’25, has received the 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award from the International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR). -
Alumni Couples Share How They Met and Where They Are Today
Case books, cold calls, and . . . Cupid? -
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller, ’07, on Helping Vulnerable Youth and Families Navigate a Challenging System
Heidi Mueller, ’07, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCSFS), has devoted her career to passionately advocating for children and families. -
William Godwin, ’10, White House Fellow (2023-24), on the Many Ways to Engage in Public Service
William Godwin, ’10, is passionate about community engagement and it shows. He has spent the last several years in various leadership positions within government, education, and the non-profit sector, where he has helped to advocate for the needs of community members within those areas. -
Tom Ginsburg Writes About Trump’s Proposed Plan in Gaza
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan. -
Alison Siegler Discusses Mandatory Release in ICE Arrestee Case
A Venezuelan migrant swept up in local immigration raids who was ordered released by a federal judge is now back in federal custody at an out-of-state immigration detention center. -
Aziz Huq Writes About Constitutionality of Trump Funding Freeze
Every president tests the limits of their authority.