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White Collar Crime: Prosecution and Defense class hosts former FBI Director James Comey
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, former FBI Director James Comey appeared as a guest speaker at Jonathan Leiken's and Caitlin Bell's White Collar Crime: Prosecution and Defense class at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Comey spoke about his life and career, including the recent comparisons…
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“Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom”
The Federalist Society at Case Western Reserve University School of Law will host a debate between Ilya Somin, professor of law at George Mason University, and May Mailman, an esteemed legal strategist, Thursday, Feb. 15, at noon (Gund Hall, Room A59). The legal scholars will debate on the topic…
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School of Law doctoral fitting
The School of Law doctoral fitting event will be held Tuesday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second level of Gund Hall. Doctoral fitting events are open to all professional and doctoral students (MD, DMD, DMA, PhD, DNP, DM, JD, SJD). At the doctoral fittings, professional and doctoral…
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Breaking boundaries, inspiring change: Women in science share their stories
From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, Case Western Reserve University’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields. But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…
BLSA Mock Trial Team takes second place at MWBLSA Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition
Last weekend, two of our BLSA Mock Trial teams competed at Midwest BLSA Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. Team Purple (consisting of 1L Jordyn Dawson, 1L Lydia Abraham, 2L Yaninna Sharpley-Travis and 3L Aanya Myrie Silburn) and Team Black (2L Jayda Rogers, 2L Obasi Ndukuve, 1L Caren…
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“Go to Law School—Help Change the World”
Undergraduate students are invited to join School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf for a discussion titled “Go to Law School—Help Change the World” Friday, Feb. 9, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Nord Hall, Room 400. During this discussion, Scharf will examine global conflicts and international laws,…
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Lights, Camera, Action...
As with many business startup clients, CWRU Law School’s Community Development Clinic’s representation of social capitalist Joe Black began with a straightforward request: “Can you help me form a nonprofit organization?” Black is a driving force behind a program with an innovative approach to…
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“Intersections: Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Narratives”
The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University invites members of the community to an engaging panel discussion titled “Intersections: Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Narratives” in honor of Black History Month Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Linsalata Alumni Center in the…
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Get to know the presidents of four Black student organizations at CWRU
Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At Case Western Reserve University, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed…
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2024 Law-Med Conference: “Cognitive Decline and the Law”
As the American population ages, a growing number of people will suffer cognitive decline. Cognitive decline may affect individuals’ ability to work, drive, obtain medical care, manage their finances and engage in other activities of daily living. As cognitive decline becomes more prevalent in…