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Baker C0-Leads Advanced Appellate Advocacy Session at Stetson Law’s Educating Advocacy Teachers Conference

Professor Julie A. Baker joined William and Mary’s Professor Jennifer Franklin to lead a breakout session at Stetson Law’s national Educating Advocacy Teachers conference on techniques for teaching advanced appellate advocacy.

McCuskey Leads Session for Oregon Legislature’s Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care

Professor Elizabeth McCuskey led an information session for Oregon’s Legislators devoted to the issue of ERISA preemption for states pursuing single-payer and public-option programs.

Professor Ho Quoted Regarding First Circuit Whole Foods Employment Suit

Professor Jeremiah Ho commented on Law 360 regarding a class action employment suit between Whole Foods and its employees currently on appeal with the First Circuit.

McCuskey Speaks to Legislators at NCOIL Conference on State Health Reform

Professor McCuskey presented at the annual NCOIL conference, highlighting the potential for state-level health care reform.

Spencer and Volokh Discuss the First Amendment and Content Moderation on Social Media Platforms

UMass Law’s Shaun Spencer and UCLA Law’s Eugene Volokh discussed First Amendment issues raised by potential legislation limiting social media deplatforming.

Marlan Publishes Article Opposing the Labeling of Individuals as “Consumers” in Trademark Law

Professor Marlan published an article condemning the usage of the word “consumer” as a label for the public in trademark law.

Rbrey Singleton '22 receives leadership and advocacy award from the MA Black Lawyers Association

Award named in honor of (Ret.) MA Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland

UMass Law Commencement Ceremony celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021

Students extolled for completing their legal education during an uncertain and unprecedented era

Commencement Spotlight: Anthony Moser, JD candidate '21

Plans a future career in criminal law and will join the Miami State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor

Commencement Spotlight: Ruth Lavache, JD/MBA candidate ’21

Interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and will work as an assistant attorney general in MA

Two UMass Law 1Ls chosen for prestigious Rappaport Fellowship in law and public policy

Emily Dillan and Jennifer White will intern with state legislators and learn to create policy

As part-time law students manage multiple priorities, they are buoyed by the support of the UMass Law community

UMass Law’s flexible day and evening/weekend programs enable many students to attend law school