Gao Xiqing '86 analyzes the financial crisis
Gao says that the U.S. financial system must change fundamentally and acknowledge the global support it requires. » The Atlantic

Private equity, sovereign funds and the global credit crunch
Leading investors discuss the causes and cures of the current crisis.

Middle school students get a taste of the justice system
Twelve Lowe's Grove Middle School students participate in a mock trial in the Duke Law's moot court room. » The Herald-Sun

Detainees at Gitmo a power strategy
Professor Madeline Morris comments on Bush administration's resistance to releasing 17 Chinese Uighurs no longer considered enemy combatants. » The Washington Independent

Lecture traces musical lineage, questions musical copyright laws
Professor James Boyle introduces new book, The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind.

Visiting Distinguished Professor John Dugard nominated to serve as a judge on the International Criminal Court
Dugard is renowned for his work on human rights and international law.

Two Duke Law faculty help with Obama transition
Professors Schroeder and Rai serve on Obama-Biden transition agency-review teams.

Preeminent election law scholar to join Duke Law faculty
Guy-Uriel Charles brings expertise in race, voting issues, and law and politics to Duke’s constitutional law faculty.

The Bush administration and international law: lessons learned
Professor Curtis Bradley counters popular view that administration ignored international law.

Duke Law School Building Dedication
Duke Law celebrates the J. Michael Goodson Law Library and Star Commons. » Dedication » Library

Reassessing NAFTA
Trade experts assess success, shortcomings, and future of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

New fund benefits Duke Law grads working for Legal Aid of North Carolina
Loan repayment fund is dedicated in honor of the late Calder Womble '47. » North Carolina Bar Association

Senior lecturing fellow Ted Kaufman appointed co-chair of Biden’s transition team
Kaufman also serves on advisory board of President-elect Obama’s transition team.

Duke Law celebrates Goodson Law Library and Star Commons
Justice Anthony Kennedy helps dedicate Duke Law’s new community spaces.

Duke Law dedicates J. Michael Goodson Law Library
Panel discussion and reception are part of the Law School’s weeklong building dedication celebration.

Currie Lecture focuses on federal court jurisdiction
Judge William Fletcher of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals parses the meaning of the word "all" in Article III of the Constitution.

Justice Anthony Kennedy delivers keynote address at Law School building dedication
Kennedy's speech concludes a week of festivities celebrating the renovated J. Michael Goodson Law Library and the new Star Commons. » The Chronicle

The rule of law central to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's speech
The Enlightenment led to an understanding of the rule of law which became "the underpinning of freedom" in this country, Kennedy said. » The Herald-Sun

Post-election panel asks “What just happened?”
Experts discuss similarly historic past presidential elections, campaign financing, and the effect of demographic shifts on elections.

The Bush administration and voting rights: lessons learned
Voting rights expert says administration focused on fraud, not franchisement.

Michael Scharf '88 discusses trial of Saddam Hussein
Expert in international criminal law helped train judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel of Iraqi High Tribunal.

The Bush Administration and Executive Power: Lessons Learned
Program in Public Law continues its semester long examination of administration policies Nov. 12.

Justice Kennedy to speak at Duke Law Building Dedication ceremony
The week-long celebration will also feature a series of lunchtime lectures and several social events. » Duke News & Communications

Ninth Circuit Judge William A. Fletcher to deliver Currie Lecture Nov. 11
A scholar of federal courts and jurisdiction, Fletcher will discuss “federal courts in an age of federalism.

The Bush administration and civil rights: Lessons Learned
Program in Public Law lecture examines enforcement, affirmative action, and Katrina response.

Examining Shariah
Professor Ebrahim Moosa helps Duke Law students understand foundations of Islamic law.

“Political Science”
Expert in regulatory policy argues that the Bush administration took an overly political approach to science.

A primer on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Duke Law students hear about how the law affects current and former service members.

Professor Stuart Benjamin discusses how the judicial nomination process might work under the next president
The next president will likely try to engage in more and broader consultation than Bush has, Benjamin says. » Inside Counsel

Outsourcing the U.S. military
Contractors need greater accountability and alignment of corporate cultures to military norms, says expert on Oct. 6.

Lawyers for detainees contrast federal court and military commission process
Classified information presents particular challenges they tell students.

Beyond Boumediene
Duke Law students get a briefing on litigation pertaining to detainees.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hears arguments at Duke
Law students get first-hand look at interactions of lawyers and judges.

Anatomy of a crisis
Duke Law experts in securities and capital markets discuss current financial collapse, bailout, Sept. 25.

Associate Dean Jill Miller leaves Duke Law
Miller to serve as the director of career services for The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.

Kalvin Michael Smith case receives fresh attention
Les Gura, a senior editor at the Winston-Salem Journal, talks about the case and the efforts of the Duke Law Innocence Project on Smith's behalf. » WUNC

The Center for Criminal Justice & Professional Responsibility asks Georgia to stay execution
Center Director James Coleman and Fellow Kimberly Kisabeth argue that Troy Anthony Davis' claim of innocence warrants a careful and thorough examination. » Read letter (pdf)

Supreme Court Review provides insight into recent decisions
Duke Law faculty discuss cases pertaining to detainees, voting rights, and international law.

Gao Xi-Qing '86 named one of Esquire's 75 most influential people of the 21st Century
The magazine's anniversary issue calls Gao "one of the most powerful men in the world." » Esquire

Navy lawyer tells students the military offers unique opportunities for young lawyers
"If you graduate from law school this spring, by Christmas you could be sitting at a desk handling cases,” says Lt. Justin Boyd.

In Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rescue, Schwarcz sees implementation of key proposal
Professor Steven L. Schwarcz praises Treasury's move to act as a market liquidity provider of last resort.

Judge Eugene Sullivan visits Duke Law for a discussion and book signing
Sullivan's latest book, "The Report to the Judiciary," includes multiple references to Duke Law School.

Bush appointees to Supreme Court fail to revive judicial conservatism, says David Strauss
University of Chicago constitutional scholar kicks off Program in Public Law lecture series on "Lessons Learned" from the Bush administration.

Cato Institute scholar reviews “worst” Supreme Court decisions
Robert Levy offers his list of decisions that expanded government and eroded freedom.

Freedomnomics author links market restrictions and individual liberties
John Lott kicks off Federalist Society lecture series Sept. 3.

ACS event offers snapshot of the state of the death penalty in N.C. and the courts
Speaker Tom Maher heads the Center for Death Penalty Litigation based in Durham.

Law School launches "Duke in D.C."
Externships in the nation's capital give second- and third-year students valuable federal public sector experience.

Duke Law welcomes entering students
LEAD week activities promote relationships and professional identity and culture.

Law School's cafe opens for business
The Refectory Cafe features fresh, healthy fare made with local, sustainably-produced ingredients.

Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility welcomes inaugural fellow
Christian Dysart '07 returns to Duke Law to teach, develop center's programs.

A Q&A with Professor H. Jefferson Powell
Powell discusses his new book, Constitutional Conscience: The Moral Dimension of Judicial Decision (University of Chicago Press, 2008).

It's another Fourth Circuit win for the Appellate Litigation Clinic
Ruling aids former inmate seeking damages for incarceration beyond the terms of his sentence.

Media Advisory: Professor Madeline Morris testifies before military commission Aug. 13
Morris is scheduled to be an expert witness in pretrial motions on behalf of Mohammed Jawad.

Allen G. Siegel, lecturer and Duke Law alumnus, dies
Siegel '60 established the Rabbi Seymour Siegel Memorial Moot Court Competition and David H. Siegel Memorial Scholarship at Duke Law.

Professor Steven Schwarcz testifies before the Chancery Division of the United Kingdom High Court of Justice
Schwarcz presented expert testimony in a landmark international financial case. » Schwarcz's testimony (pdf)

Xi-Qing Gao '86 elected to Duke University Board of Trustees
The president and chief investment officer of China Investment Corp. began a five-year term on July 1, 2008. » Duke News & Communications

Duke Law alumni and faculty collaborate on climate change article
"California, Climate Change, and the Constitution" published in the July/August 2008 edition of The Environmental Forum. » The Environmental Forum

High school students take crash course in wrongful convictions
Duke Law’s inaugural TIP program is hosted by the Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility.

Professor Christopher Schroeder testifies in Congress on Office of Legal Counsel interrogation advice
Schroeder testified as part of ongoing investigation into OLC advice on interrogation practices.

Parsing Boumediene v. Bush
Faculty scholars examine the significance of Supreme Court’s extension of constitutional right of habeas to Guantanamo detainees.

Angela Harper '11 speaks about child trafficking in Ghana
Harper shares what she learned during a six-week summer internship with the Association of People for Practical Life Education (APPLE). » WUNC

Deciphering the Medellin v. Texas ruling
The Vienna Convention treaty is unusual because its enforcement rests with police and prosecutors, says Professor Ernest Young. » ABA Journal

Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic studies environmental impact of naval landing base
Clinic retained by Gates County, N.C., community group. » The Virginian-Pilot

Professor Christopher Schroeder to testify in Congress on issues relating to Guantanamo interrogations
Schroeder will testify June 26 before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Duke Law students secure significant ruling for disabled inmates in Fourth Circuit
Prisoner's case was briefed and argued by students in the Appellate Litigation Clinic.

Professor James Boyle presents at Google's Eurozeitgeist
Boyle speaks about how the online world has changed copyright law and what it means for the distribution, creation, and incentivization of culture. » YouTube

Lauren Collins honored with AALL’s Minority Leadership Development Award
Head of reference services for Duke Law Library recognized for strong academic credentials and demonstration of leadership potential.

Professor Katharine T. Bartlett receives honorary degree from Wheaton College
Duke Law's former dean also delivered keynote address to Wheaton's graduating class.

N.C. attorney general appoints special prosecutor in case handled by Duke's Innocence Project
David Pishko '77 represents inmate requesting new trial. » Winston-Salem Journal

Honoring the talented class of 2008
Graduates are praised for their academic achievements and commitment to public service.

The latest on Internet address changes - May 19 update
Community members: file and most printing services are available; GroupWise servers are up; webmail access is coming.

Adopting Awa
After completing her 1L year, Lori Russel '10 puts Duke Law School on hold until she can bring her daughter back home with her from Togo. » The News & Observer

2008 Justin Miller Awards announced at Graduation Gala
Graduating students receive awards for integrity, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, and leadership.

LLM students receive award for leadership and community participation
Carlos Kaplan and Masaya Tsuda honored at the 2008 Graduation Gala.

Duke Law community participates in Dedicated to Durham
Students, faculty, and staff spend a Friday afternoon volunteering together at area nonprofit organizations.

Innocence Project work unveiled in motion
Motion asking for a new trial for a N.C. man outlines exculpatory evidence uncovered by Duke Law students and faculty. » Winston-Salem Journal

Duke Law honors the Class of 2008
Graduation events begin with a gala on May 7 and conclude with the University commencement and farewell tea on May 11.

Scholars honored with distinguished professorships
Professors Powell, Coleman, and Rai receive Duke University and Law School chairs.

Quest for Southern justice
Appreciation pours in from sites Duke Law students visited during Spring Break.

Fellowship recipients commit to public interest
Emilia Beskind '08 heads to Georgetown Law Center as a Prettyman Fellow and Leah Nicholls '07 joins the Public Citizen Litigation Group with the assistance of a Supreme Court Assistance Project Fellowship.

Reunion 2008
Weekend filled with exciting events, including a ceremony honoring distinguished alumni.

DBA recognizes jobs well D.O.N.E.
Duke Bar Association honors student and faculty for "outstanding and noteworthy endeavors."

Conference explores strategies for next administration in the war on terrorism
In a keynote address, the Iraqi ambassador reviews post-invasion mistakes and successes.

"Extraordinary rendition" procedure unreliable, says CIA vet who created it
Speaking at a Duke Law School conference on strategies for combating terrorism, Michael Scheuer says he always distrusted intelligence resulting from the program. » The Globe and Mail

Deans' Dialogue: What would Dean Levi do with $100 million?
Levi imagines Duke Law graduates as civic educators and international ambassadors for rule of law.

The EU and U.S.: an indispensable partnership
Transatlantic relations have warmed "spectacularly," top EU diplomat tells Duke Law audience April 8.

Professor James Boyle appointed as the chairman of the board of Creative Commons
Boyle is a founding board member of the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to creative works.

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
April 10-11, 2008: Conference will examine a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond. » Event Details

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
Duke conference charts course for new administration in combating terrorism, April 10-11.

Civil rights luminaries reflect on Brown v. Board of Education
Key advocates in landmark case help launch Duke Forum on Law and Social Change.

Duke, UNC law students join forces to help veterans, April 4
Vets can get help completing disability benefits at day-long Duke Law clinic.

Duke Law students continue annual service of free tax assistance to low-income taxpayers
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helped 218 Durham residents for the 2006 tax period.

Jeff Coates named associate dean for alumni and development
Veteran fund-raiser joins Duke from University of Illinois College of Law.

Obama's race speech earns mixed review from lecturer
While praising Barak Obama's recent speech for addressing critical issues on race, Mills Conversation Series speaker Juan Perea calls for Latinos to be part of dialogue. » The Herald Sun

Students take road trip to Supreme Court hearing
2Ls Robert Giddings and LaToya Edwards waited in line 21 hours to see District of Columbia v. Heller argued.

Mills Conversation Series sparks dialogue on race
Next two events on March 20 and March 26 at Duke Law.

New York Times reporter Stephen Labaton ’86 discusses recent story on John McCain and lobbyist
Labaton is winner of DeWitt Wallace Center’s 2008 Futrell Award.

Effective appellate advocacy
Carter Phillips offers advice from his career experience.

AALL hails Duke Law professor's study of law librarianship
"Redefining a Profession" by Senior Associate Dean for Information Services Richard Danner recognized in all-time top 25 articles list for Law Library Journal.

Duke’s moot court teams notch big wins
Law School students take top honors in three recent competitions.

U.S. Solicitor General Paul D. Clement speaks to Duke Law students
Clement offers insight into the many functions of the Office of the Solicitor General in his Feb. 28 address.

ABA President William H. Neukom to speak at hooding ceremony
Long-time counsel for Microsoft, Neukom will address Class of 2008 on May 10.

Exposed today, grandchildren pay
Siegel Memorial Lecture in Ethics addresses legal and ethical implications of transgenerational environmental epigenetics.

LGBT Law 101
Panelists review legal issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and families.

Mills Conversation Series returns to spark dialogue on race
A public discussion of immigration reform will launch the series March 5.

Duke Law Innocence Project seeks to reopen Fayetteville murder case
Students hope to exonerate Lamont McKoy, who has spent 17 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. » WRAL

ESQ 2008 answers professional questions the casebooks can’t
Duke Law alumni and friends return to offer insight and advice to current students.

Scholar praises 14th Amendment as "real" Constitution
Speaking Feb. 14, Professor Garrett Epps '91 says it delivered on the promise of "one nation."

Former Duke Law School Dean Sneed dies
Joseph Sneed also served as deputy attorney general of the United States and spent three decades on the bench in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. » San Francisco Chronicle

Tie declared in Dean's Cup Moot Court competition
Justice Samuel Alito, Judge Jose Cabranes, and Judge William Pauley visit Duke Law to preside over competition.

Careers in intellectual property
Panelists discuss a wide-range of options and experiences in the field.

Program in Public Law presents Solicitor General Paul D. Clement, Feb. 27
U.S. Solicitor General is top Supreme Court advocate.

Conference explores transatlantic approaches to data privacy and protection
Policymakers, business leaders, and scholars discuss the challenges faced in designing comprehensive privacy laws and policies.

John Shipley '95 recalls Padilla prosecution for Duke Law students
Federal prosecutor says historic terrorism trial was challenging and satisfying.

Exposed today, grandchildren pay
Siegel Lecture in Ethics explores implications of transgenerational environmental epigenetics, Feb. 26.

The process of becoming a leader
Second annual Duke Law Leadership Experience examines the development of a leadership identity.

Professor Erwin Chemerinsky stresses the importance of offering debate in schools
Chemerinsky attributes his own skills in analysis, research and public speaking to participation in debate. » USA Today

Duke Law’s moot court team makes national semifinals
Team to compete at 4 p.m. EST today, Jan. 31.

Shaping America's Environmental Legacy
John Adams and Doug Wheeler talk about America's environmental legacy.

Data privacy in transatlantic perspective: conflict or cooperation?
Duke conference explores challenges of and approaches to data privacy, Jan. 28.

Law and leadership
Ben Heineman outlines vision, challenge for lawyers and law schools.

In praise of American juries
Professor Neil Vidmar makes the case that the system works in his new book, American Juries: The Verdict.