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Professor Mitu Gulati discusses a 1970s-era unpaid debt Cambodia owes the United States and why there is no mechanism to forgive it. Gulati spoke at the Law School Foundation’s Alumni Board and Council luncheon. (University of Virginia School of Law, May 8, 2026)

UVA Law professor John C. Harrison, former U.S. Pardon Attorney Margaret Love and Yale Law School professor Kate Stith-Cabranes discuss UVA Law professor Saikrishna Prakash’s new book, “The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History.” Professor Micah Schwartzman ’05 moderated the panel and Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06 introduced the event, which was sponsored by the Karsh Center for Law and Democracy on March 30.

Professors Alice Abrokwa, Charles Barzun ’05 and Richard Schragger talk to students about their academic career paths and the steps needed to become a law school professor. All three serve on UVA Law’s Academic Placement Committee. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 18, 2026)

Jessica Lake, a senior lecturer at Melbourne Law School in Australia, discussed her latest book, “Special Damage: The Slander of Women and the Gendered History of Defamation Law.” Professor Danielle Citron, co-director of the LawTech Center, introduced Lake at the event. (University of Virginia School of Law, Feb. 10, 2026)

Former UVA Rector George Keith Martin (College ’75), counsel at McGuireWoods, speaks about Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership as part of UVA’s Community MLK Celebration. At the event, Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 presented the Gregory H. Swanson Award to Amelia Isaacs ’26. Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson introduced Kendrick and Martin. (University of Virginia School of Law, Jan. 21, 2026)

Professors Ross E. Davies of George Mason University, Lucas A. Powe Jr. of the University of Texas and Sarah A. Seo of New York University discuss UVA Law professor G. Edward White’s new book, “Robert H. Jackson: A Life in Judgment.” Professor Risa Goluboff moderated the panel and Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06 introduced the event, which was sponsored by the Law School and co-sponsored by the Legal History Program. (Oct. 9, 2025, University of Virginia School of Law)

Professor George Geis leads a mock class and demonstrates how cold-calling works with help from UVA Law students during orientation. The class covers the intricacies of contract law as shown by the Supreme Court of Virginia case Lucy v. Zehmer. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2025)

University of Minnesota law professor Jill Hasday discusses her award-winning book “We the Men: How Forgetting Women’s Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality.” Professor Danielle Citron, co-director of the LawTech Center, introduced Hasday at the event. (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 8, 2025)

Professors Asaf Lubin of Indiana University, Martin S. Lederman of Georgetown University and Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota discuss Vice Dean Ashley Deeks’ new book, “The Double Black Box: National Security, Artificial Intelligence, and the Struggle for Democratic Accountability.” Professor Danielle Citron moderated the panel and Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06 introduced the event, which was sponsored by the Law School and co-sponsored by the LawTech Center. (University of Virginia School of Law, Sept. 4, 2025)

Professor Sarah Stewart Ware talks to students about preparing for law school classes and building skills for lawyering. She spoke as part of the Class of 2028 orientation. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2025)

At the Public Service Kickoff, Paula Fitzgerald ’04, executive director of Ayuda, discusses her work helping immigrants and explains the benefits of public service lawyering. Professor Annie Kim ’99, director of the Program in Law and Public Service, offers introductory remarks.

Assistant Dean for Admissions Natalie Blazer ’08 talks about life lessons that new students will learn at UVA Law. She spoke as part of the Class of 2028 orientation, following an introduction by Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2025)

Kashi Way ’99, a judge for the U.S. Tax Court, welcomes new UVA Law students at orientation. Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06 introduced Way. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2025)

Professor Xiao Wang explains how UVA Law’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic works to admitted students at UVA Law’s open house. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 21, 2025)

Professor Michael Livermore talks to admitted students about environmental law opportunities at UVA. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 21, 2025)

Professor Molly Bishop Shadel provides advice to law students on public speaking, including preparing for oral presentations, effective delivery and combating nervousness. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 18, 2025)

Professor Jennifer Givens, director of the Innocence Project at UVA Law, and students talk about how the clinic works. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 27, 2025)

UVA Law professor George S. Geis leads a mock class of admitted students through understanding the law of agency, including the cases Gordon v. Doty, Bushey v. United States and Grimsley v. Manning. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 21, 2025)

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)