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Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors
Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…
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June 14, 2021
Professor Bryan Adamson was selected as a recipient of the university’s inaugural “Think Big Leadership Award,” which will be formally presented by incoming President Eric Kaler and Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III at a ceremony on October 5. Provost Ben Vinson said Adamson has…
June 11, 2021
Michael Scharf, co-dean of the School of Law and the Joseph C. Hostetler—BakerHostetler Professor of Law, co-authored a piece published in The Diplomat titled “Why the US should recognize the Rohingya Genocide.” Scharf opined that the Biden administration has a chance to reassert the United…
May 31, 2021
On Sunday, May 16, Case Western Reserve University School of Law celebrated the Class of 2021 during an in-person commencement ceremony at Freiberger Field. A recording of the ceremony is available to view online. The ceremony included congratulatory messages from Dean Berg and Dean Scharf, well…
May 28, 2021
The following awards were determined by a spring vote by the graduating class of 2021. Professor of the Year Award In grateful appreciation for outstanding teaching and dedication, this award is presented to the late Professor Peter M. Gerhart. LLM Professor of the Year Award Selected by a…
May 26, 2021
Excellence and Achievement Awards Patricia Burgess Public Law Prize Presented to Christine Scherer for outstanding academic performance in the field of public law. Richard A. and Brandon S. Collier Award Presented to Audrey Quinn and Saliha Moore for outstanding achievement in the law-medicine…
May 25, 2021
Professors Madison Condon of Boston University and Kevin Haeberle of William and Mary Law School discussed climate change, financial markets and corporate disclosure in a May 25. 2021 webinar sponsored by the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law. The webinar is available for on-demand…
May 24, 2021
Milton A. Kramer Clinic Center Awards Jack Cronquist Award Presented to Michael Gibbons for demonstrating outstanding performance and commitment to clients in the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center. Samuel Archie Award Presented to Russell Hauser for demonstrating excellence in client relations…
May 21, 2021
In a virtual ceremony attended by family and friends on May 19, fourteen exceptional CWRU law students were honored with Case Global Service Awards for their extraordinary contributions to the School of Law’s top-ranked International Law Program. Despite limits imposed because of the pandemic, for…
May 21, 2021
The CWRU Law School Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court team competed in the annual Vis International Arbitration Moot Court competition. Though it typically takes place in Vienna, Austria, it was held online this year due to the pandemic. The competition drew more than 380 teams…
May 19, 2021
Writing Awards Stanley I. and Hope S. Adelstein Environmental Law Award Presented to Henry Holmes for preparing the best paper on environmental law. Sindell Torts Prize Presented to Kyle Jorstad and Paul Willison for preparing the best essays in the field of torts. Norma & Larry Zukerman…