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Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development helps students and professionals become better leaders
What’s the key to ensuring others feel included? According to Bill Bradley, EdD, a facilitator for the Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development (AILD) program at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, it starts with focusing on yourself. Practicing inclusivity requires self-awareness,...
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Professor Brian Gran contributes to submission for National Science Foundation roadmap
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, participated in and contributed to a submission made to the U.S. National Science Foundation's new Directorate on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships’ three-year roadmap for future investment decisions. The submission was made by Public Interest Techn...
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CWRU Launches Part-Time, Online JD Program
Case Western Reserve University School of Law is proud to announce the launch of an accredited, part-time, online JD program. Open to students across the country who are seeking a flexible path to their JD degree, this fully remote program has no in-person residency or visitation requirements. The ...
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CWRU School of law Alum Richard Batson (LAW ‘02) appointed The Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard
Congratulations to Case Western Reserve University School of Law alum Richard Batson (LAW ‘02), who was recently promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed to be The Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard. In this position, Admiral Batson supervises more than 200 at...
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University Constitution Day Program—“After Allen v. Milligan: The End of Racial Gerrymandering?”
The Center for Policy Studies and Department of Political Science will host a University Constitution Day Program titled “After Allen v. Milligan: The End of Racial Gerrymandering?” Monday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Mandel Center, Room 108. Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Re...
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“Where no man has gone before”: How Star Trek can help explain international law
When the television series Star Trek launched in 1966, it set out to chronicle the exploits of the starship USS Enterprise’s crew in the 23rd century. What the show’s creators likely didn’t anticipate was the impact Star Trek would have on popular culture for decades to follow. As the series chara...
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“Where no man has gone before”: How Star Trek can help explain international law
When the television series Star Trek launched in 1966, it set out to chronicle the exploits of the starship USS Enterprise’s crew in the 23rd century. What the show’s creators likely didn’t anticipate was the impact Star Trek would have on popular culture for decades to follow. As the series chara...
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“The Leader We Wish We All Had Is YOU: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic” with Amy Acton
Amy Acton Case Western Reserve University School of Law will host a lecture with Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health and cabinet member and advisor to the Governor of Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton will present “The Leader We Wish We All Had Is YOU: Insights from ...
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ICC Lead Investigator Discusses Putin Case at CWRU School of Law
On August 31, 2023, Brenda Hollis, the International Prosecutor in charge of the International Criminal Court’s Ukraine investigation, discussed her work at Case Western Reserve University School of Law to a packed audience. Organized at the last minute to take advantage of Hollis’ presence at the n...
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“AI in Law: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Legal Landscape”
It's no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the world—and that includes in the courtroom. Join the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship for an AI Speaker Series event Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the second-floor conference room in the Richey Mixon Building. Matthew Salerno ...