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Professor Andrew Hayashi discusses measuring the effects of national tax policy on income inequality across different geographic regions. He spoke at the Law School Foundation's Alumni Board and Council luncheon. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 9, 2025)

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear '03 delivers the commencement address to the Class of 2025, and Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 and Student Bar Association President Laura-Louise Rice '25 give remarks. See the transcript at https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/video-audio/202505/2025-commencement-uva-law.

U.S. Deputy Solicitor General Edwin S. Kneedler '74, this year's Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law recipient, praised his fellow federal workers and encouraged law students and lawyers to work for the public good. Kneedler has presented oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court more than 150 times during his 46-year career in the Solicitor General's Office. Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 introduces Kneedler.

Trial attorneys and experts how race affects civil jury trials, from jurors to the attorneys to judges, as well as how race influences mediations and negotiations. The discussion, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Race and Law, is moderated by center Director and Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson. Panelists include Leslie Ellis of The Caissa Group, and James Carter and Karen Evans of The Cochran Firm. Transcript available at law.virginia.edu.

Emory University School of Law professor Ifeoma Ajunwa discusses her 2023 book, “The Quantified Worker: Law and Technology in the Modern Workplace,” which argues the workforce science of today is more of a threat than an aid to employees. Ajunwa was introduced by Professor Danielle Citron. The event was sponsored by the LawTech Center. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 28, 2025)

Professor Andrea Matwyshyn of Penn State Law School discusses her article “Exploit Machina,” which looks at organizational choices to knowingly leverage technology as part of legally problematic conduct, including through various forms of fraud. The event was sponsored by UVA Law's LawTech Center. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 21, 2025)

Stanford Law School professor Pamela S. Karlan, an expert on voting and the political process and a former UVA Law professor, delivers the McCorkle Lecture. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 24, 2025)

Scholars discuss Professor Rachel Bayefsky's new book, “Dignity and Judicial Authority,” which offers a theory of dignity that emphasizes respect for status, nondomination and control over self-presentation to others. Panelists include Professor James Pfander '82 of Northwestern University; Professor Rebecca Wexler of the University of California, Berkeley; and Professor Diego Zambrano of Stanford University. UVA Law professor Deborah Hellman moderates the event. The event was sponsored by the UVA Law Center for Law & Philosophy. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 6, 2025)

Vincent Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, delivers the keynote address at the ninth annual Shaping Justice conference at UVA Law, with an introduction by Professor Annie Kim '99. The event was sponsored by the Program in Law and Public Service. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 7, 2025)

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn '86 of the Supreme Court of Virginia speaks on the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement as part of UVA's Community MLK Celebration. At the event, Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 presented the Gregory H. Swanson Award to Laura-Louise Rice '25 and Shelby Singleton '25. Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson introduced Goodwyn and Kendrick. (University of Virginia School of Law, Jan. 23, 2025)

University of California, Irvine School of Law professor Ari Waldman challenges what he calls the “over-prioritization of technology expertise in technology policymaking.” UVA Law professor Danielle Citron introduces Waldman and serves as moderator. The event was sponsored by the LawTech Center. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 20, 2024)

Alexander Wentker, a senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, discusses what makes countries party to a conflict when providing wartime support. Wentker was introduced by Professor Ashley Deeks. The event was sponsored by the National Security Law Center and co-sponsored by the Center for International & Comparative Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 19, 2024)

George Washington University Law School professor Mary Anne Franks discusses her new book, “Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment.” Professor Danielle Citron and attorney Elisa D'Amico provide commentary. The event was sponsored by the LawTech Center. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 14, 2024)

Third-year UVA Law students Jake Flansburg and Malia Takei, arguing for the appellant, face off against classmates Nathaniel Glass and Benjamin Baldwin, arguing for the appellee, in the final round of the 96th William Minor Lile Moot Court competition. Presiding over the competition were Judge Michael Scudder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Judge Kevin Ohlson '85 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and former acting Virginia Solicitor General Trevor Cox, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 14, 2024)

At this year's “Live From L,” U.S. State Department officials discuss the advisory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. Panelists include Legal Adviser Margaret Taylor, Attorney Adviser Niels Von Deuten, and Assistant Legal Advisers Maegan Conklin '03 and Mary Mitchell, with Professor Ashley Deeks moderating. The event was sponsored by the UVA Law National Security Law Center, American Bar Association International Law Section, American Society of International Law and the U.S. State Department Office of the Legal Adviser. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 12, 2024)

Professor Michael Livermore discusses the past, present and future of artificial intelligence's impact on the legal profession. He spoke at the fall Alumni Board and Council luncheon. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 8, 2024)

David Baldacci '86 discusses his path from lawyer to bestselling author, the power of words and books, and his latest novel, “A Calamity of Souls.” Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 introduces Baldacci. The event was sponsored by the UVA Law School Foundation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Oct. 2, 2024)

Lee C. Buchheit, an expert in sovereign-debt restructuring and a former UVA Law School lecturer, discusses the current state and future of Russian assets frozen during the war with Ukraine. UVA Law professors Mitu Gulati, Paul B. Stephan '77 and Pierre Hugues-Verdier also give remarks. (University of Virginia School of Law, Oct. 1, 2024)

A panel of immigration experts moderated by UVA Law professor Kevin Cope discuss how immigration issues may influence the upcoming election, and how the outcome could shape U.S. immigration policy. Panelists include National Foundation for American Policy Executive Director Stuart Anderson, attorney Tanishka V. Cruz, UVA Law professor Amanda Frost and UVA professor Jennifer Lawless. The event was sponsored by UVA Law's Immigration, Migration and Human Rights Program, and co-sponsored by the Miller Center, the American Constitution Society and the Federalist Society. (Sept. 23, 2024, University of Virginia School of Law)

A panel of experts explores the relationship between incarceration and race. The panelists are Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO of the Petey Greene Program; Yusuf Dahl, CEO of The Century Promise; author Barbara Bradley Hagerty; and Marc Howard, a Georgetown University professor. UVA Law professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson, director of the Center for the Study of Race and Law, introduced the event, and Professor Gerard Robinson moderated the panel. The event was sponsored by the Center for the Study of Race and Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 18, 2024)

Terrica Redfield Ganzy '02, executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, spoke about the importance of public service in her life at the Public Service Kickoff. Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 and Assistant Dean for Public Service Ryan Faulconer '08 introduced Ganzy. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 27, 2024)

Assistant Dean for Admissions Natalie Blazer '08 talks about what UVA Law students can expect starting school during an “Olympics year.” She spoke as part of the Class of 2027 orientation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2024)

Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 welcomes new students in the Class of 2027 to UVA Law School. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2024)

U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh '06 welcomes incoming members of the Class of 2027. Kavanaugh has served as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia since 2021. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2024)

Professors Deirdre Enright '92 and Kelly Orians give admitted students an overview of criminal law and juvenile justice courses and programs at UVA Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 15, 2024)

Professor Charles Barzun '05 discusses UVA Law's courses, programs and opportunities in legal history during an admitted students open house. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 15, 2024)

Professor Guido Alfani of Bocconi University discusses economic inequality in preindustrial times, centralized in Europe and beyond. Alfani was recently published in the Journal of Economic Literature. Professor Ted Seto of Loyola Law School provides commentary, and UVA Law professor Ruth Mason and Oxford University professor Tsilly Dagan also discuss the work. This event was held as part of the “Tax Meets Non-Tax” Oxford-Virginia Legal Dialogs workshop series that builds bridges from tax to other kinds of scholarship. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 24, 2024)

Retiring professors Richard Bonnie '69 and A. E. Dick Howard '61 reflect on their careers, following introductions by Dean Risa Goluboff during Law Alumni Weekend. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 11, 2024)

NFL executive Dasha Smith '98 delivers the commencement address to the Class of 2024, as Dean Risa Goluboff presides over her final UVA Law ceremony as dean and Student Bar Association President Tommy Cerja IV '24 makes remarks. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 19, 2024)

Dean Risa Goluboff shares the latest news about the Law School with alumni at reunion weekend. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 11, 2024)

Professor Danielle Citron discusses themes in her most recent book, “The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age.” Citron spoke at the Law School Foundation's Alumni Board and Council luncheon. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 10, 2024)

UVA Law lecturer Tiffany Graves '06 of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Theodore Howard of Wiley Rein, Paul S. Lee of Steptoe & Johnson and Kathleen Wach of Miller & Chevalier Chartered share their experiences of advancing racial justice in their pro bono practice. Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson moderates the event, which was sponsored by the Center for the Study of Race and Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 17, 2024)

At the Virginia Law Review's annual symposium, Rachel Lopez of Drexel University Kline School of Law, Gerald Torres of Yale University and Kempis “Ghani” Songster, co-founder of the Redemption Project, discuss collaborations between legal scholars and people with lived experiences. Law student Dennis Ting '24 introduces the speakers and UVA Law professor Bertrall Ross serves as moderator. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 29, 2024)

Judge Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit gives a talk and participates in a Q&A to mark receiving the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law. Dean Risa Goluboff served as moderator for the event. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 11, 2024)

Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit discusses the importance of storytelling to deliver judgments that are fair, impartial and grounded in law. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 5, 2024)

Columbia University professor Robert Scott, a former UVA Law dean, discusses the growth of scholarship in contract production at the 34th Sokol Colloquium. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 29, 2024)

UVA Law alumna Tahesha L. Way '96 speaks about her career path to the roles of New Jersey lieutenant governor and secretary of state, offers advice to current law students, and stresses the importance of voting in every election. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 26, 2024)

The Virginia Law Review hosts UVA Law professors A. E. Dick Howard '61 and Charles Barzun '05 for a fireside chat detailing Howard's career. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 21, 2024)

Former Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr. speaks with UVA Law professor Michal Barzuza, arguing that businesses shouldn't be political echo chambers. The event was sponsored by the John W. Glynn Jr. Law & Business Program. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 19, 2024)

Kashmir Hill discusses her 2023 book, “Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It," with UVA Law professor Danielle Citron during a LawTech Center talk, following an introduction by Professor Elizabeth Rowe. The book explores how facial recognition technology threatens privacy. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 20, 2024)

University of Washington law professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen discussed her new book, “Silicon Valley Bank: The Rise and Fall of a Community Bank for Tech,” with UVA Law professor Elizabeth A. Rowe. Nguyen's book provides a first-hand account of the founding, ascent and dissolution of Silicon Valley Bank, a tech community bank founded in 1982 with $5 million that became the nation's 13th-largest bank and the tech industry's lender and bank. (University of Virginia School of Law, March, 12 2024)

Judges Daniel Bress '05 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Trevor McFadden '06 of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia discuss their paths from UVA Law School to the bench at a student Federalist Society event. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 15, 2024)

Alec Karakatsanis, founder of Civil Rights Corps, delivered the keynote address for the eighth annual Shaping Justice conference, titled “(De)Criminalizing Poverty.” (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 2, 2024)

Blake D. Morant '78 (Col '75), former dean at the George Washington University and Wake Forest University law schools, speaks on “The Contextuality of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy” as part of UVA's Community MLK Celebration. At the event, Dean Risa Goluboff presented the Gregory H. Swanson Award to UVA Law student Keegan Hudson '24. Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson introduced Morant and Goluboff. (University of Virginia School of Law, Jan. 25, 2024)

Third-year UVA Law students Hunter Heck and Audrey Payne, arguing for the appellant, face off against classmates Aquila Maliyekkal and Sean Gray, arguing for the appellee, in the final round of the 95th William Minor Lile Moot Court competition. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 9, 2023)

Professor Quinn Curtis discusses themes from his co-authored book “Retirement Guardrails: How Proactive Fiduciaries Can Improve Plan Outcomes” during a luncheon for the Law School Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Council. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 3, 2023)

UVA Law professors Scott Ballenger '96 and Aditya Bamzai discuss cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term. Dean Risa Goluboff introduces Ballenger and Bamzai. The event was sponsored by the Law School Foundation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 27, 2023)

Erik Bodenhofer '01, general counsel of Reebok International, discusses environmental, social and governance — known as ESG — issues from an in-house perspective. Professor Cale Jaffe '01 moderated. The event was sponsored by the John W. Glynn Jr. Law & Business Program and the Program in Law, Communities and the Environment (PLACE). (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 18, 2023)

Scholars and advocates discuss Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Dean Risa Goluboff gave opening remarks. The event was sponsored by the American Constitution Society, the Black Law Students Association and the Center for the Study of Race and Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 19, 2023)

Dean Risa Goluboff and Juval Scott, federal public defender for the Western District of Virginia, discuss the value of public service and share their experiences at the 1L Public Service Kickoff. Noa Jett '25, membership co-chair for the Public Interest Law Association, introduced Scott. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 29, 2023)

Professor Molly Bishop Shadel discusses what law students can expect in class and how to read cases. She spoke as part of the Class of 2026 orientation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 17, 2023)