In State v. Andujar, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a murder defendant was denied a fair trial when the prosecution, without Court permission, singled out a Black prospective juror for a background check. Deputy Public Defender Joseph Russo ’86 of the statewide Appellate Section represented the defendant. According […]
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Fourth Annual UDC Law Gala raises over $130,000 toward scholarships, fellowships, bar prep
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the District of Columbia School of Law Foundation hosted the Fourth Annual UDC Law Gala at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center Ballroom, raising $135,425 toward supporting students through tuition scholarships, fellowships and bar study programs. The funds raised at the gala came […]
Read MoreSCOTUS amicus brief addresses missing youth-focused mitigation evidence at capital sentencing
In mid-2020, students in the Youth Justice Clinic began working on the case of Terence Andrus, who was sentenced to death in Texas based on a crime he committed at 20 years old while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs. The Clinic took on the project after the United States […]
Read MoreStudents in Youth Justice Clinic work to protect rights of system-involved young people
Over the last year, students in the UDC Law Youth Justice Clinic, directed by Prof. Mae C. Quinn, have worked on cases and projects that affect young people, from providing education and support to individuals in secure detention facilities to filing briefs with the Supreme Court to advancing the right to […]
Read MoreClass Notes Nov. 2021
Class of 1980 Tony Oppegard ’80 continues the fight against corporate criminals in the mining industry. Oppegard told Yahoo! News that dusty conditions are “rampant” in mining, adding, “It’s not just illegal, it’s immoral to knowingly expose miners to a disease that basically strangles them to death.” The piece focuses on […]
Read MoreClinical Scholarship roundup
In the past year, in addition to engaging with students and clients in new mediums, the UDC Law Clinical Faculty have also continued to produce engaged and important scholarship on critical social justice issues. Through publications in the traditional law review format to practitioner-oriented pieces, along with engaging with students […]
Read MoreChristian Cooper ’19 named General Counsel for Performance Software Corporation
Christian Cooper ’19 was appointed General Counsel for Performance Software Corporation, a software firm that works in avionics, aerospace/defense, healthcare and energy. Â “UDC is known across the country for preparing some of the best public practicing attorneys, and I happily say I know many in my class who are […]
Read MoreSeth Brown ’18 graduates from Gate City Bar Association L.E.A.D. Academy
Fulton County Georgia Assistant District Attorney Seth Brown ’18 recently graduated from the inaugural class of the Gate City Bar Association L.E.A.D. Academy, where he was also a graduation speaker. Located in Atlanta, the Gate City Bar Association is the oldest African American Bar Association in the State of Georgia. […]
Read MoreLegislation and Civil Rights Clinic receives Community Champion Award for work at the intersection of domestic violence and climate change
The Legislation and Civil Rights Clinic received the Community Champion Award from DV LEAP (Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project) for its work on the DV LEAF project, which advocates for the inclusion of voices and needs of domestic violence survivors in climate policy. Clinic Director Mary Karin, clinic […]
Read MoreStudents in Immigration and Human Rights Clinic conduct legal orientations for Afghans living on military base
Last week, UDC Law students in the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic traveled to a military base to assist recently arrived individuals fleeing Afghanistan. First-year students Neena Qureshi ’24 and Kendra Li ’24 joined Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical and Experiential Programs Lindsay M. Harris in conducting legal orientations […]
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