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Author to discuss racism, white fragility at KU lecture

New York Times best-selling author Robin DiAngelo will discuss her book “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” at the University of Kansas. DiAngelo will examine the dynamics of “white fragility” and how readers can build capacity in the ongoing work toward racial…

Assistant Dean Leah Terranova named as Staff Fellow

The University of Kansas has announced participants selected for the 2019-2020 Staff Fellows Program, which seeks to strengthen the university by developing leaders at all levels of the institution.

Article examines corporate renewable energy pledges, how they interact with state laws

KU Law Professor Uma Outka has written an article analyzing corporate renewable pledges, outlining how policies have played a part and cautioning it is important to realize what 100% renewable goals mean in context.

KU's Medical-Legal Partnership sees increase in patient referrals

Since its launch in 2008, the KU Law Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) has provided free legal assistance to thousands of low-income patients at area hospitals while providing hands-on training to law students.

KU professor writes brief for Supreme Court arguing Title VII protects against transgender discrimination

In one of the first cases of its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a transgender woman who was fired from her job and determine if Title VII protects against discrimination against transgender individuals. A KU law professor has co-written an amicus brief, or friend of the…

Law school chooses 12 students to serve as Dean’s Fellows, mentor incoming law students

Twelve students at KU Law have been chosen as Dean’s Fellows for the 2019-20 academic year. The Dean’s Fellows are a group of second- and third-year law students selected to mentor first-year peers.

Legal scholar to deliver Distinguished Water Law Lecture

Professor Robin Kundis Craig of the University of Utah will explore the law and policy surrounding water law topics when she delivers the Distinguished Water Law Lecture at KU Law.

KU Law community mourns passing of retired professors George Coggins and William Westerbeke

The KU Law community lost two long-time colleagues recently. Former KU Law professors George Coggins and William Westerbeke passed away during the week of August 26.

KU Law professor plays key role in clarifying international arbitration law for lawyers, judges

A KU law professor has played a key role in recent efforts to clarify U.S. law governing international arbitration. Christopher Drahozal served as an associate reporter for the Restatement of the U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration.

KU law students make 2019 honor roll for pro bono service

Thirty-one KU Law students contributed 4,153 hours of free legal services over the past year, earning a spot on KU Law’s Pro Bono Honor Roll.

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