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In Memoriam: Thatcher Stone ’82, Aviation Lawyer, Lecturer and Philanthropist

December 8, 2022

Thatcher Stone, a 1982 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, has died at age 67. He leaves a lasting legacy at his alma mater, where he taught aviation law and made significant philanthropic gifts.

Alumni

Law & Business

Law School News

Why Lawyers Won’t Be Entirely Replaced by Robots

December 5, 2022

Professor Michael Livermore, an expert in computational legal analysis at the University of Virginia School of Law, discusses the future of artificial intelligence in the legal industry.

Empirical Legal Studies

Faculty

Law & Business

Public Law and Political Economy

Scholarship and Research

Rishabh Sharma ’24 Tackles Sovereign Debt Law

December 2, 2022

Second-year student Rishabh Sharma, a former math teacher and wrestling coach, enjoys studying international debt law at the University of Virginia School of Law while also working toward a master’s in education policy.

International and Comparative Law

Law & Business

Star Witness

Student Life

Resilience Gained in the Marines Serves UVA Law Student Well

November 10, 2022

Service in the U.S. Marines taught Bryan Blaylock, a University of Virginia School of Law student and combat veteran, how to pivot in his career and in life.

Unique Courses Explore Law’s Human, Monetary Side

October 27, 2022

New courses offered this winter and spring at the University of Virginia School of Law include International and Comparative Family Law, Dignity Law, and Trade Secret Law.

Academics and Curriculum

Faculty

Family Law

Health Law

Intellectual Property

International and Comparative Law

Law & Business

National Security Law

Race and Law

Education Law

‘Common Law’ Kicks Off Season With ‘Taboo’ Topic

October 20, 2022

Taboo topics are kicking off the fifth season of the podcast “Common Law” at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Faculty

Law & Business

Scholarship and Research

Conference To Showcase Empirical Legal Studies

October 14, 2022

The 16th Annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies will be held at the University of Virginia School of Law from Nov. 3-5. Anne-Marie Slaughter, the CEO of New America and a former dean at Princeton, will deliver the keynote address.

Criminal Law

Empirical Legal Studies

Events

Faculty

International and Comparative Law

Law & Business

Law and Technology

Public Law and Political Economy

Public Service

Scholarship and Research

Tax

Preeminent Immigration Lawyer Recalls Her Path From UVA Law to Managing Partner

October 7, 2022

Liz Espín Stern ’86, a University of Virginia School of Law alumna, reflects on her path from diplomat’s daughter to immigration attorney to managing partner.

New Directors Lead Academic Centers, Programs

September 29, 2022

The University of Virginia School of Law has named new faculty directors to lead some of the 23 centers and programs that shape the school’s intellectual life.

Academics and Curriculum

Public Law and Political Economy

Tax

Plotting Her ‘Rewirement’

September 27, 2022

Deborah Platt Majoras reflects on her post-retirement plans after leaving Procter & Gamble. The former FTC chair leaves behind a legacy of strong leadership, mentorship and employee wellbeing, in a career that started with earning her law degree at the University of Virginia.

Alumni

Careers

Law & Business

Tristan Deering ’24 Grows His Portfolio

September 7, 2022

Tristan Deering, a second-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law, discusses how his international business experience drew him to corporate and tax law.

Careers

Law & Business

Private-Sector Careers

Star Witness

Student Life

Tax

Seven Alumni Among ‘Rising Stars’ for 2022

July 13, 2022

Seven alumni of the University of Virginia School of Law were named among Law360’s Rising Stars of 2022 for their accomplishments as attorneys in the past year.

Alumni

Careers

Law & Business

‘Common Law’: Why Privacy Matters

June 23, 2022

Privacy rules should help citizens counter powerful companies that are mining their data and seeking to influence them, says scholar Neil Richards on the latest episode of “Common Law,” a podcast of the University of Virginia School of Law.

Scholarship and Research

5/10/15/25: How’s Life After Law School?

June 08, 2022

University of Virginia School of Law alumni discuss how life is going five, 10, 15 and 25 years after law school.

Holding Others Accountable

June 07, 2022

University of Virginia School of Law alumna Erica Y. Williams ’98, the first person of color to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, says it’s important for regulators to reflect the people they represent.

The Weight of the World

May 31, 2022

Faculty members at the University of Virginia School of Law are looking at questions about the challenging relationship between national and international institutions — both public and private — from many angles in their research.

Alumni

Faculty

International and Comparative Law

Law & Business

National Security Law

Public Policy

Scholarship and Research

UVA Lawyer

In Honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Meet 20 Prominent Grads

May 18, 2022

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn more about recent Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates of the University of Virginia School of Law who are prominent in their fields.

Professors To Present Paper at Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum

May 5, 2022

A paper co-authored by Professors Kristen Eichensehr and Cathy Hwang of the University of Virginia School of Law has been accepted to the 2022 Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum.

Faculty

Law & Business

Law and Technology

National Security Law

Public Policy

Scholarship and Research

Professor’s Scholarship Among Best Corporate Law Articles of the Year

April 29, 2022

University of Virginia School of Law professor Quinn Curtis’ paper on environmental, social and corporate governance mutual funds has been named one of the top 10 corporate and securities articles of 2021 in an annual poll.

Empirical Legal Studies

Faculty

Law & Business

Scholarship and Research

Faculty Q&A: Will Twitter Takeover Happen — Or Is It Musk Ado About Nothing?

April 15, 2022

Tesla founder Elon Musk has put money on the table in a bid to acquire Twitter, but has he shown all his cards? University of Virginia School of Law professor Cathy Hwang, a mergers and acquisitions expert, explains.