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Judicial Conversation Series

Nov 20, 2014

2013 Judicial Conversation Series A series of thoughtful and engaging interactions between members of Kentucky's highest court and students praparing for a career in law, each taking place at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Each forum will take place in the College of Law Courtroom. February 6, 2013 at noon Justice Bill Cunningham February 27, 2013 at noon Justice Daniel J. Venters

Nicole Huberfeld Quoted in New York Times

Nov 20, 2014

Professor Nicole Huberfeld was quoted in a January 29, 2013 New York Times article, "To Open Eyes, W-2s List Cost of Providing a Health Plan," about the surprise many find when they realize the total cost of their employer-sponsored health coverage.

Letters from London

Nov 20, 2014

We asked UK Law students studying abroad in London this semester to write us letters about their experiences. Check back regularly for more letters! Ariana Nami '13 Dear Alumni, Staff and Colleagues,

Justice Bill Cunningham Speaks with Law Students

Nov 20, 2014

"If I'm not a good Supreme Court justice, blame Bob Lawson. He taught me everything I know." Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham began his Open Forum with some personal stories of his time at UK Law. Cunningham, a 1969 graduate of the College, reminisced about his nerves when trying a practice case before “Judge” Professor Robert Lawson. He gave a glimpse into the relationships among his fellow justices, stressing the importance of remaining friendly and civil to each other.

Campbell Law Professor Delivers Black History Month Lecture

Nov 20, 2014

The College of Law helped to kick off campus Black History Month observances with a lecture from Campbell Law School Assistant Professor Amos Jones, "The Dismantling of De Jure Segregation in Kentucky: How Slave Religion, Strategic Voting, and Creative Lawyering Broke Barriers in a Socially Advanced Border State." The lecture was was co-sponsored by the UK Martin Luther King, Jr.

Schwemm Paper Cited by Department of Housing and Urban Development

Nov 20, 2014

A paper written by Robert G. Schwemm, Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has led to the adoption of final regulations by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) endorsing use of the “discriminatory effect” standard under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Congratulations to the UK College of Law Trial Teams

Nov 20, 2014

Congratulations to the UK College of Law Trial Teams of Jordan Cook Miller, Anthony Pernice, James “Tee” Pennington and Jonathon Fischer for their success and professionalism at the 2013 regional of the National Trial Competition, hosted by the University of Arkansas School of Law. Pennington and Fischer were named regional champions of the competition over 21 other teams from Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Kentucky. They will compete for a national championship in San Antonio in April.

UK Law Students Meet with Innocence Project Exonoree

Nov 20, 2014

On Friday, February 22, 2013, UK law students participating in the Kentucky Innocence Project Studentship met with exoneree Edwin Chandler. Mr. Chandler was wrongfully convicted of manslaughter and robbery for the shooting death and robbery of a convenience store clerk in 1993. At trial, an eyewitness told the jury that Mr. Chandler was not the man he saw in the store on the night of the crime. However, Mr. Chandler provided a confession to police that was used against him at trial.

Congressman Andy Barr Speaks at College of Law

Nov 20, 2014

Congressman Andy Barr (2001) spoke at the College of Law in an open forum with students on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:00 p.m. about his experiences during his first three months as a freshman Congressman on Capitol Hill. Before taking questions from students, Barr expressed his appreciation for being able to promote so many of Kentucky's "signature" state interests, such as the equine and bourbon industries. He gave a recap of some of the issues facing the Congress during the recent spate of financial crises.

Justice Albie Sachs to Speak at College of Law

Nov 20, 2014

The College of Law proudly welcomes: Justice Albie Sachs Constitutional Court of South Africa The Sacred and the Secular: South Africa's Constitutional Court Rules on Same-Sex Marriages 6:30p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 W.T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium.

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