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UBalt Law Team Places First Nationally in Pace University Environmental Law and Policy Competition

The University of Baltimore School of Law’s finalist team in the Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law Environmental Law and Policy Hack Competition finished first in the nation for its brief and presentation, “Achieving a Circular Economy for Textile Waste … Continue reading

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UBalt Law Alumna Kerri L. Smith to Receive Maryland Bar Foundation’s Professionalism Award

Silverman Thompson attorney Kerri L. Smith, J.D. ’12, will receive the Edward F. Shea, Jr. Professionalism Award at the Maryland Bar Foundation’s annual meeting in June. The award is presented in conjunction with the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) during … Continue reading

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Prof. Erica J. Suter and Several UBalt Law Alumni Named to Maryland Judicial Nominating Commissions

Prof. Erica J. Suter, director of the Innocence Project Clinic at the University of Baltimore School of Law, and a number of UBalt Law alumni have been appointed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to judicial nominating commissions in recent months. … Continue reading

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Constance St. Germain, J.D. ’97, is Named First Female President of Capella University

Capella University, an accredited institution offering affordable, flexible and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees, has named Constance St. Germain, Ed.D, J.D., as its president. St. Germain, a 1997 graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, joined … Continue reading

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Ronald Weich to Step Down in 2024 as University of Baltimore School of Law Dean

Ronald Weich, who has served as dean of The University of Baltimore School of Law since 2012, announced his decision to step down by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. “I am proud of my long tenure as dean … Continue reading

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Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony Thompson, J.D. ’13, Will Deliver Address at UBalt Law’s 2023 Commencement

Alumna Ebony Thompson, J.D. ’13, acting solicitor for the City of Baltimore, will deliver the commencement address at the University of Baltimore School of Law’s May 17, 2023 ceremony. A Baltimore native, Thompson joined city government in January 2022 to … Continue reading

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University of Baltimore Law Inducts 21 Students to Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society

On Thursday, Feb. 9, the School of Law inducted 21 new students into the Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society. The honor society recognizes students who have exhibited academic excellence by achieving a GPA of 3.15 or higher after the … Continue reading

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UBalt Law Forum Symposium Focuses on Maryland’s First Black Lawyers and the Legacy They Built

In 1844 Macon B. Allen was the first Black lawyer was admitted to the state bar of Maine, and that same year he was unable to practice simply due to the color of his skin. Undaunted, Allen moved to Massachusetts … Continue reading

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UBalt Law Alumna Gina Nortonsmith, J.D. ’90, to Sit in First Lady Jill Biden’s Box at State of the Union Address

At the annual presidential State of the Union address, it’s traditional for the President and First Lady to invite guests to sit in their boxes. At this year’s event on Feb. 7, there will be a UBalt Law alumna in … Continue reading

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SCOTUS’ View of Affirmative Action in Higher Education is Focus of Nov. 9 Panel Discussion at UBalt Law

On Nov. 9 at noon, The University of Baltimore School of Law will host a panel discussion of affirmative action in higher education, “SCOTUS Weighs Affirmative Action: Should race Be a Factor in Higher Ed Admissions?” The event will focus … Continue reading

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