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TIP SHEET: Newton can comment about Kurdistan drive for independence
Sep. 29, 2017—The threats from Baghdad are growing, The efforts of Kurds to attain their own Middle East homeland are ramping up after 92 percent voted for independence. Michael A. Newton, professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School, can comment on developments regarding the Kurdish people based on more than 25 years of experience working with...
Florida Congressman Ted Deutch to speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 6
Sep. 26, 2017—U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida will participate in a public dialogue with a Vanderbilt Law School professor during a visit on Friday, Oct. 6.
Kurdistan representative to speak at Vanderbilt Sept. 27
Sep. 15, 2017—The representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government will speak at Vanderbilt Law School two days after an independence referendum in Kurdistan.
Panel discussion on DACA set for Thursday at Vanderbilt
Sep. 12, 2017—A panel discussion about the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at Vanderbilt Law School.
$2 million investment establishes Turner Family Community Enterprise Clinic at Vanderbilt Law School
Aug. 22, 2017—A $2 million investment in Vanderbilt Law School by Cal Turner Jr., BA’62, will provide legal support to entrepreneurs on shoestring budgets to help them get up and running.
Dayan’s ‘Legal Sorcery’ to be screened at international art blowout
Aug. 14, 2017—The influence of Haitian vodou rituals on Colin Dayan's research on marginalized populations and the law is depicted in a performance monologue that she recorded for an international art exhibition.
Kudos: Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Apr. 26, 2017—Read about the latest faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements.
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.N. speaker to link human rights and fake news
Apr. 4, 2017—A United Nations official will speak at Vanderbilt Law School about "fake news" as a human rights problem.
Sherry wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Mar. 29, 2017—Law professor Suzanna Sherry was named the Vanderbilt recipient of a 2017 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award, the SEC announced Wednesday. Sherry was recognized for her outstanding record in teaching, research and scholarship.
Benefits to splitting U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Fitzpatrick tells Congress
Mar. 20, 2017—Vanderbilt law professor Brian Fitzpatrick testified March 16 before a House Judiciary subcommittee about the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
United Nations official to deliver Charney Lecture at Vanderbilt
Mar. 15, 2017—This year's Charney Lecturer is United Nations official Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who will discuss “Global Challenges to Human Rights” April 5 at Vanderbilt Law School.
Discussion set about Trump’s first 50 days
Mar. 10, 2017—A free forum about President Trump's first 50 days in office will be held at Vanderbilt Law School March 20.