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 2011 

 

SUPCO to hear challenge to standards on Jan. 10.
 
Petersburg, Va, Progress-Index, Dec. 19.
Two-day conference on Shanghai, Dec. 10 and 11.
  
Dec. 14, Union Station 
  
Was chief counsel to Gov. Christie.  
 
Discusses Association for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO (Myriad Genetics).
 
List compiled by The National Jurist magazine.  
 
Tradition celebrated on Dec. 2.


Professor Mark Rienzi Interviewed by National Review Online

Nov. 29 article examines current issues at stake in the Conscience Clause.  

Nov. 29 in atrium.
 
Professor Mary Leary's op-ed, "Sexual Abuse and Moral Indifference," Public Discourse, Nov. 29.  
 
Professor Marshall Breger's op-ed, "Ancient Texting: the Urgency of Jewish-Muslim Dialogue," Huffington Post, Nov. 29.   


Mock Trial Teams Close Semester with Strong Showing
3L Chris Hall selected again as Best Overall Advocate.   

Nov. 10 fundraiser benefited local arts program for children. 
 
Nov. 18, 2011.
 

Financial Regulation through the Eyes of Tinseltown
Professor David Lipton moderates discussion of Hollywood's treatment of financial regulation.  

Flag that flew over Afghanistan on display.
 
Through Becket Fund for Religious Liberty 
 
Among three faculty members recognized on Nov.9th.
 

Alumni Demonstrate Commitment to Pro Bono Service
Share stories with current students of making it work.

Strong Turnout for Fall Clinics and Externship Fair
More than 50 exhibitors attend on Nov. 8
 
SPIL panel on Nov. 2
 
 
Former Law School Dean is Honored by the Baltimore Historical Society
Clinton Bamberger served as dean from 1969-1975.
 
 

Law School Adds to Ranks of New Virginia Lawyers
Oct. 31 bar admission ceremony in Richmond. 

Professor Faith Mullen Honored by DC Office of Administrative Hearings
Recognized for efforts to improve access to justice for self-represented parties. 

Students Urged to be Mindful of the Legal Needs of the Indigent

Oct. 28 lecture from Stephen Bright, president of the Southern Center for Human Rights.  
 
Oct.18 Panel Discussion at Dewey & LeBoeuf in New York City featured four alumni-experts. 
 
Ranked 36th among nation's law schools by new study.


1Ls Ben Lerner and Albert Du Mentioned in Nov. 2011 ABA Journal

Recognized for Community Service Day participation on Aug. 15.  

 
General Advice
Students receive helpful tips on being their best during Health and Wellness Month.
 
CUA Law Invited to Attend Screening of Documentary about Freedom Riders
Emmy-winning film shown to local law students on Oct. 19th.
 
Alumnus Daniel M. Gallagher Jr. Confirmed as SEC Commissioner
WilmerHale partner passed Senate vote on Oct. 21.


Regulating Derivatives: Have We Done Enough? 
CFTC senior cousel Eric Juzenas spoke on Oct. 19th.

Leading Figure in Tort Reform Movement Speaks to CUA Law Federalist Society
An address from Victor Schwartz on Oct. 19.  

Oct. 18 hearing considers changes to tax deductibility of giving.
 
Hon. Booker T. Shaw, CUA Law Class of 1976, spoke on Oct. 13. 
 
Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz delivers 43rd Pope John XXIII Lecture on Oct. 11.
 
Run by Urban Institute and the Tax Policy Center. 
 
Antitrust spat tests D.C. courts' jurisdiction,
Oct.10, 2011. 
 
Stephen Murphy, Class of 1976, accepted an award on behalf of law firm Reed Smith.
 
Acting special inspector general for top watchdog agency speaks at CUA Law on Oct. 3. 
 
3L Chris Hall awarded Best Opening Statement.
 
Among panel of legal experts on Sept. 27. 
 
Sept. 24 event encouraged support for poverty-stricken country. 
 
Discusses civil society organizations in China on Sept. 19.
 
Sept. 21 at the Pryzbyla Center.
 
Delivered by Phyllis C. Borzi, Class of 1978 and assistant secretary with the U.S. Department of Labor.
 
Raises $5,000 in support of St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home. 
Michael J. Bidwill, Class of 1990 and president of the Arizona Cardinals, spoke on Sept. 15th.
 
Professor Ilya Somin speaks at CUA Law on Sept. 14.
 
Students Sample Multiple Menus During Field Day Picnic
Nearly 50 student organizations were represented on Sept. 9th.

Professor Suzette Malveaux Profiled Online by American Association of University Women
Aug. 24 article discusses her civil rights work.
 
Aug. 26 online edition.  

Young Haitians Visit Law School as Part of Youth Ambassadors Program
Invited by CUA-Haiti Initiatives Program. 
 
University president speaks to 1Ls during orientation week.
 
2010 and 2011 graduates pair with state and federal judges.
 
Laila Leigh, Class of 2010, is profiled in Washington Post Capital Business section.
Aug. 7 article discusses success in current job market.
 
 
Will contribute regularly on civil society in China. 
 
Professor Victor Williams' unique take is published in the Huffington Post. 
 
2011 students launched impressive variety of projects.
 
Legal Services Society Remains Engaged with New Orleans
 
July 25, 2011. 
 


Professor Suzette Malveaux Participates in ACS Supreme Court Review
Held at National Press Club on June 30.   

June 23,Chicago, Illinois.
 
 
High court's decision released on June 20.
 
Selected for excellence in legal writing while a student.
 
Catholic University's law school hosts annual D.C. conference on issues facing the elderly.
Article describes a California fitness camp.  
 
Senior White House aide joins Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
 
Panelist at Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference in early June.

 


Law School Connects with Alumni at Recent Events  

Filed amicus brief in April 4 decision.  
Law School hosts Developments in Energy Law Conference.
 
April 7 program on child trafficking at National Press Club.
 
April 5th ruling for lawsuit filed in 2005. 
 
Widely quoted in wake of March 29 Supreme Court arguments.
 
Ranked 79th in 2012 survey.
 
 
Discussed March 10 House hearings on Radicalization of Islamic-Americans.


The Way It Works
An exonerated former prisoner urges law students to fix what's necessary in America's criminal justice system. 

Professor Suzette Malveaux Speaks About Black History Month at Area High School


Feb. 9 address at Holy Cross Academy in Kensington, Md. 

Three Catholic University Students to Serve as Editors of Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy

Alumnus Daniel M. Gallagher, 1999, is Leading Candidate for Seat on SEC. 
Washington Post, April 22.  
 
Professor Roger Colinvaux Quoted in New York Times on Donation of Bose Audio to MIT. 
April 29, 2011.
Va. Bar swear-in and New Jersey alumni and friends reception.   Professor Megan LaBelle is Interviewed by NPR's Marketplace

 


Microsoft loses major patent case before Supreme Court.  Professor Mark Rienzi Supports Constitutional Challenge to 2010 Health Care Law

Files amicus brief with 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.Professor George P. Smith Named First Visiting Fellow at New Center for Health Information

Indiana University's Center for Law, Ethics and Applied Research in Health Information.Law School Alumna Receives FCBA's Award for Outstanding Government Service

Mary Beth Richards, 1982. Students are Reminded of the Value of a Law Degree at Commencement 2011
272 graduates presented with degrees. Click here to view ceremony videoCertified Ready
Nearly 60 members of the Class of 2011 received Institute certificates on May 26th.
 
LL.M. Students Return to Walk for Commencement
Travel from Europe to attend May 27 ceremony.Third Law School Alumnus Wins a Seat in Congress
Kathy Hochul,1983, wins special congressional election in upstate New York.Hrant Jamgochian, 2005, Profiled in Washington Post.
Discusses passion for advocacy in May 23, 2011 edition.  Alumnus Daniel M. Gallagher to be Nominated as SEC Commissioner
Announced by Obama Administration on May 18.

Two Alumni Tapped for Top Spots in Higher Education
Hampshire College presidency and chair of Syracuse University Board of Trustees.
  Dean Veryl Miles Featured in May 2011 Edition of Washington Lawyer
Cover story on changes in legal education.3L Tim Canney is Recognized Among the Nation's Best Student Legal Writers
Will receive 2011 Burton Award on June 13. 2011 Recipients Chosen for Charles and Louise O'Brien Fellowship
1L Mallory Johnson and 2L Marianne Reyes.Judge Loren A. Smith Honored for Service on U.S. Court of Federal Claims
May 10, 2011.

Professor David Lipton to Serve on Board of Advisors for SEC Historical Society

 


Former Attorney General Assesses Progress of Originalism in American Constitutional Law

Edwin Meese spoke to Federalist Society on April 26. 
2L Ellen Berndtson Awarded Prestigious Peggy Browning Fellowship
Ten week summer opportunity to focus on public interest labor law.
Faculty in the News

March - April, 2011 Law School's Pro Bono Effort Celebrated from Within and Without
Recognized by Archdiocesan Legal Network for service.
Money for Something: 3L Jay All Advocates Fair Compensation to Recording Artists for Their Work.

April 14 Student Scholar Series address. Human Nature is Best Teacher in Search for Fairness and Justice
April 11 simulated mediation exercise caps semester-long case for LSP students.Vis Moot Court Team Readies Itself for the Big Show
Willem C. Vis International Moot Commercial Arbitration Moot is April 16-21, 2011Professor Destro Lauds Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Tax Breaks for Private School ScholarshipsInternational Experts Offer Glimpse of Energy FutureExperts say Slavery is Not Consigned to History, but Alive and Well TodayProfessor Mark Rienzi's Advocacy Scores a Victory in Illinois Religious Objection CaseHistoric Wal-Mart Case Brings Media Demand for Professor Suzette MalveauxHorrific Film Spurs Discussion of Religious Stereotypes
The Stoning of Soraya M.Stock Crash Forensics Explained by Top SEC Official
Causes of "flash crash" of May, 2010 examined.
Law School Honors Recent Alumni Members of the Bench

75 Names add to Judges Wall in 2011.  
 Law School Inaugurates Dean William Callyhan Robinson Lecture
March 29 address honors patent law giant.
Consumer Protection Project Students Conduct Outreach to Fellow Law Students

March 29 primer on managing credit and debt. Experts Assess the Outlook for Diversity in the Legal Profession
March 25 symposium examines economy's effect on diversity.CILI Marks Quarter-Century with Expert Trade Panel Discussion
Held at Embassy of Poland on March 24. Securities Moot Court Team Reaches Semifinals in NYC.

Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Moot at Fordham Law School. Professor Suzette Malveaux Previews Massive Class Action Suit Upcoming Before Supreme Court

Wal-Mart v. Dukes will be heard on March 29th.20th Anniversary of International Business and Trade Summer Law Program in Cracow is featured in Polish news media.

International Criminal Courts a Proven Success, Says Former Jurist


Professor Mark Rienzi Interviewed on WAMU Radio
Discussed ruling affecting pro-life counseling centers in Montgomery County, MD.

When Regulations Trump Health

3L Melissa Nonaka offers the March Student Scholar Series lecture.   Ensuring Enough Spectrum for the Future
CUA law school's 2011 communications law symposium was held at Wiley Rein LLP on March 15..Law School Enjoys Rise in U.S. News Annual Rankings of Best Graduate SchoolsProfessor Marshall Breger is Guest on NPR's Diane Rehm ShowLaw School Honors Two Greats: the Catholic University Law Review and Professor Ralph Rohner
Feb. 26 tribute draws many former law review editors and staff members back for celebration. 

Law Review Symposium Examines Supreme Court's Treatment of Regulatory Preemption
Discussion hosted at K & L Gates on Feb. 25th. Students Get an Inside Look at Careers in Securities Law
Six alumni return on Feb. 23 to share tips and advice with job-seekers. SPIL Supporters Prove Loyal and Generous Again in 2011
Public interest law fundraiser exceeds last year's total.
2011 Student Scholar Offers Prescription for Fairer Trade with China

3L Ted Bush inaugurates this year's Student Scholar Series. CUA Team Reaches Final Round in Trial Advocacy Competition
Costello Competition held Feb. 10 to 13. CUA Team Wins Best Brief at Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition

 

A Human Rights Based Approach to Earthquake Response

Feb. 10 lecture examined issues raised by Haiti's 2010 earthquake.
 
Feb. 8 symposium at the National Press Club.
 
Stay a Week in Costa Rica!
It's among the items for bid at the 20th SPIL Auction on Feb. 18th.

CUA Law Team Reaches Semifinals at 2011 National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition
Held Feb. 4-5 at CUA Law. 
 
Hon. Michael Mukasey discussed the war on terrorism on Feb. 7th.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Bringing Imams to Auschwitz
An editorial in the Huffington Post by Professor Marshall Breger
 
Judge rules Baltimore speech restriction on pro-life pregnancy counselors is unconstitutional.


County Courtroom is Named for CUA Law Alumnus
Clarence E. Martin is one of the law school's earliest graduates.

Kathleen Connolly, 2006, is Profiled in the Dec. 2010 Washingtonian
Article tracks her career as a federal prosecutor. 

Malveaux and Malveaux Redux
Catholic University law professor Suzette Malveaux discusses unfilled judgeships. 

CUA President John Garvey Invokes Benefits of Legal Training During Inaugural Remarks

Address focused on role of intellect and virtue in Catholic education.

Professor Karla Simon is Panelist at Harvard Conference on Civil Society in China
Jan. 21 to 23, 2011.

CUA Law Graduates Gather for Collegial Luncheon at FINRA
Jan. 20 event brought alumni together at downtown headquarters.
 
Professor Lucia Silecchia Joins Faculty Roundtable on Role of Faith in Intellectual Life
Jan. 18 discussion part of inaugural activities for CUA President John Garvey.

Honoring Dr. King
Law school is part of CUA's contribution to local service projects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Dean Veryl V. Miles is Newly Elected Member of American Law Institute
Influential organization works to clarify, modernize and improve the law. 

Alumni Extend a Helping Hand to the Class of 2012
Offer tips and advice at downtown networking event on Jan. 13th.  


Two Telecom Industry Leaders Join CUA Law as Adjunct Instructors
Michael K. Powell and Jeffrey Carlisle will teach new course for the Institute for Communications Law Studies.

 

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