Président Laurent Fabius to Deliver Anderson Lecture on Sept. 12
Laurent Fabius, former Prime Minister of France, will deliver the 2018-2019 Robert P. Anderson Memorial Fellowship Lecture on September 12, 2018.
In “Historic” Decision, Veterans Court Will Allow Class Actions
In a decision Chief Judge Robert Davis described as “seismic,” the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, acting en banc, yesterday issued an opinion unanimously holding that veterans may bring class actions against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Solomon Center Welcomes New Staff, Fellows
The Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School will build upon its successful 2017–2018 academic year in 2018–2019, welcoming new and returning key staff, affiliates, and faculty.
Dean Gerken Welcomes Class of 2021
Dean Heather Gerken welcomed the Class of 2021 during convocation ceremonies on August 20, 2018. Of the 204 members of the Class of 2021, 46 percent are students of color, 27 percent are first generation professionals, and nine percent are the first in their family to go to college.
ACUS Adopts Recommendation by Professor Elliott and Chas Tyler ’13
The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has adopted a formal recommendation on severability in rulemaking that was put forth by Adjunct Professor of Law E. Donald Elliott ’74 and Charles (Chas) W. Tyler ’13.
Lord Mervyn King to Deliver 2018 Winter Lecture on September 17
Lord Mervyn King of Lothbury will deliver the 2018 Judge Ralph K. Winter Lecture on September 17, 2018.
Executive Director Katie Kraschel Named One of ABA’s Top 40 Young Lawyers
Katie Kraschel, Executive Director of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, has been named among the American Bar Association’s “Top 40 Young Lawyers” for 2018. The bar association’s annual “On the Rise” award recognizes young attorneys “who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service.” The recognition is awarded by the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Committee, and honorees are selected by a committee of practicing attorneys in private practice and in-house positions based on nominations. Of the Top 40 Young...
Alumni Weekend Scheduled for October 19-21
Yale Law School alumni and families will gather in New Haven on October 19–21 for Alumni Weekend 2018.