As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to Cook County's assault weapons ordinance, Prof. Darrell A. H. Miller spoke with the @chicagotribune.com about the legal questions before the Court.

Prof. @tomginsburg.bsky.social pens a new op-ed for @ms.now ahead of #America250:

Soon, America turns 250—and questions about its constitutional foundations and democratic future are as urgent as ever. We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...

Prof. Sam Bray's scholarship was cited in two major cases today by two different justices -- Chief Justice Roberts (majority opinion in Trump v. Slaughter) and Justice Sonia Sotomayor (dissenting opinion in Trump v. Cook). Bray has been cited by five justices so far this term

Bill Marshall , ’77, was recently honored with the Professor S. Elizabeth Gibson Award for Faculty Excellence by the University of North Carolina School of Law School Alumni Association. buff.ly/AB5ov0z

"Every application represents a person with a unique story and perspective." As #UChicagoLaw's new director of admissions, Rob Cameron will continue leading efforts to recruit and welcome exceptional students. Learn more in our latest Q&A: buff.ly/HVAS58a

Suyash Agrawal, ’02, has been appointed by the llinois Supreme Court to serve as a Commissioner of its Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

More than 100 students each year gain hands-on experience through #UChicagoLaw’s four student-run journals: Law Review, Legal Forum, Chicago Journal of International Law, and Business Law Review—building skills, connections, and confidence for legal careers.

What incentives shape political leaders? Profs. Aziz Huq and @tomginsburg.bsky.social examine executive power, accountability, corruption risks, and the constitutional structures that influence governance. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social was recently highlighted by the National Law Review as one of the law deans driving AI innovation in legal education. buff.ly/TqI4sCu

Professor Samuel Bray's scholarship was cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a dissenting opinion issued today, marking the third time this Term that Bray’s scholarship has appeared in a US Supreme Court opinion. buff.ly/aWyWby0

🎤 A memorable message for the Class of 2026 from Prof. @thelior.bsky.social.

Abhay Aneja, a prof. at @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social whose scholarship examines how legal & political institutions shape economic development & social inequality, has been awarded the 2026 Donald M. Ephraim Prize in Law and Economics by #UChicagoLaw. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/abhay-a...

The Supreme Court Fellows Commission selects four highly talented individuals to work each year for one of four federal judiciary agencies. Conner Robinson, ’23, has been appointed a US Supreme Court Fellow for the 2026-27 Term. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/conner-...

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! The Law School held its 28th Annual Diploma and Hooding Ceremony at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 6, welcoming 283 graduates to the ranks of its alumni. Read more about the day:

Prof. Martha Nussbaum recently joined scholars from around the world at the @hcas.bsky.social for a workshop examining tragedy, ethics, and human nature. Prof. Nussbaum delivered the keynote speech for the workshop and presented part of her new book in progress.

Adriana Z. Robertson, the Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law, has been named to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee. Her research focuses at the intersection of law and finance, including securities law, capital markets regulation, and corporate finance.

Assistant Prof. of Law @hajinkim.bsky.social recently received the 2026 Best (Empirical) Paper Prize from the American Law and Economics Review for her 2025 article, “Does ESG Crowd In or Out Public Support for Regulation?,” written with Joshua Macey and Kristen Underhill.

In a concurring opinion in Sripetch v. SEC, Justice Clarence Thomas cited six scholarly works by #UChicagoLaw Prof. Samuel Bray, drawing on his research on equity, restitution, and remedies. Read more about the case and Bray's scholarship: buff.ly/uTxwMtk

What questions are shaping SCOTUS' most consequential cases this term? Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social joined Profs. David Strauss, @williambaude.bsky.social, and Aziz Huq to examine major rulings and discuss key cases still awaiting decision.

Three members of the Class of 2026 take time to reflect on their most memorable moments from the past three years and share advice to the new #UChicagoLaw students who will soon take their place. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/class-2...

“The only way they were able to identify people was to illegally arrest them and then use this technology in order to identify them.” Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:

David M Rubenstein, ’73, has made a $15M gift to extend support for #UChicagoLaw's Rubenstein Scholars Program—one of the most distinguished scholarship initiatives in legal education. Since 2010, the program has supported over 220 students. Read more: buff.ly/DpL6at8

“The office does have this reputation of really being very, very upstanding and really focused on the facts and the law and being apolitical in the way that they operate. So I worry that the office’s reputation may suffer from this." —Prof. Sharon R. Fairley via @bloomberglaw.com

Before she delivers UChicago's Convocation address on June 6, #UChicagoLaw prof. Alison LaCroix reflects on the role history can play in guiding the Class of 2026 as they prepare for what comes next.

Why are criminal charges against federal law enforcement officers so rare? Prof. Craig Futterman joined @mprnews.org to discuss the national implications of Minnesota’s assault case against an ICE agent tied to an alleged shooting in Minneapolis. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/RmobmNg

In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice. 📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT

“People trying to enter the legal profession using ... alternative pathways have been less likely to pass the bar exam, less likely to find employment at law firms, and more likely to later be professionally disciplined,” Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social tells Law.com

Working with Clinical Professor Randall Schmidt in the Employment Law Clinic, #UChicagoLaw students Alexandra Schwartz, ’27, Anna Pohl, ’26, and Milo Last-Yuen, ’26, helped a client secure a Seventh Circuit win reviving an ADA discrimination lawsuit

In his new scholarship, Prof. @williambaude.bsky.social examines constitutional questions surrounding the scope and limits of executive power, and how recent executive actions may test longstanding principles of constitutional structure and enforcement. 📄: buff.ly/W7LnYJV

The Class of 2026 completed 14,660 hours of pro bono service, helping expand access to justice and support communities in need. Congrats to award recipients Kassidy Mahoney, '26, Jessica Zellmer, '26 & Abigail Diebold, '27, for their pro bono leadership. buff.ly/g3XBUCF

A powerful new video profiles Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinic client Robin Peoples and captures the day he was released from prison in 2025. It also features clinic director Erica Zunkel ezunk.bsky.social & student Caroline Kassir, ’26, & Christiana Burnett, ’25.

Congratulations to Dylan Salzman, ’23, who was featured by Above the Law and Law.com after a federal judge praised Susman Godfrey for giving the young associate the chance to argue an important matter in court. buff.ly/OkLh5TO

From a collection of essays with rare insights into the state of New Zealand’s democracy to a memoir, written in German, that offers a renewed sense of hope — here is a roundup of books recently published by our #UChicagoLaw alumni: buff.ly/ludmyYw

How does caste bias follow migrant workers across borders? In the latest episode of Entitled, @tomginsburg.bsky.social speaks with Qayam Masumi and Roja Singh of the Dalit Solidarity Forum about allegations of exploitation and caste-based abuse of Dalit migrants.

3L Luke Chaikovsky discusses leading teams in the Kirkland & Ellis Corporate Lab Clinic at UChicagoLaw—working with major corporations and nonprofits while building real-world legal skills through experiential learning. Read more:

From Hollywood dealmaking to driving social impact, Laura Fox, '87,'s career reflects a throughline of influence, adaptability, and purpose—one that continues to evolve across generations. Read her full story: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/laura-f...

Calling all California alums—we're hosting two Meet the Dean events in May. @adamchilton.bsky.social and @williamhjhubbard.bsky.social will talk AI and the future of legal education. 5/27 in San Fran: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal... 5/28 in Palo Alto: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal...

At a recent lecture celebrating the establishment of the Richard A. Posner Professorship of Law in the Wallman Society of Fellows, Thomas J. Miles explored the growing rise of the growing rise of collaborative and empirical work in legal academia. Story:

“Meritocracy is a good theory with flawed execution." In his new book, Doing Meritocracy Right, Thomas Cole, ’75, argues that meritocracy isn’t broken—it’s just poorly executed. Read more from our Asked & Answered feature: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/asked-a...

The Law School unveiled a portrait honoring Geoffrey R. Stone, '71, recognizing more than five decades of impact on constitutional law, academic leadership, and the principles of free expression that continue to shape universities nationwide. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/law-sch...

Adam Liptak, NYT correspondent and inaugural journalist-in-residence at the Constitutional Law Institute, examined rapid-fire decisions, real-time reporting, and the tension between transparency and confidentiality at the 2026 Constitutional Law Conference. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/adam-li...

Scenes from LAW-LAPALOOZA 📸🌭🎨 Shoutout to Legal Recess, the #UChicagoLaw student org who brought this event to life on the Midway!

🏆 After months of rigorous elimination rounds beginning in October, four students advanced to the final round of the Edward W. Hinton Moot Court Competition on April 16. The finalists delivered their arguments in two-person teams before a panel of three federal judges.

Charles Lee recently visited #UChicagoLaw for an illuminating conversation moderated by Mark Templeton, clinical professor of law and director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic, on the history, challenges, and future of the environmental justice movement. Read more:

In his April 16 Ryerson Lecture, Prof. Eric Posner examined AI's growing role in legal decision-making—and why human judgment still matters. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/eric-po...

The scholarship of Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum will be the subject of a six-month study circle sponsored by a non-profit organization in Bangladesh this fall. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available. Learn more and register:

Congratulations to #UChicagoLaw professors @williambaude.bsky.social and Alison LaCroix for being elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! 🗞️ Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/william...

🌎 "I'm lucky that every day is #EarthDay for my students and me... But today reminds us what's possible when we think creatively about shared challenges." —Mark N. Templeton, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic at #UChicagoLaw

We are thrilled to share Prof. Alison LaCroix has been named the speaker for the University of Chicago’s Convocation on June 6, as part of the campus-wide celebration of the Class of 2026. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/alison-...