Today marks the start of a new era at Richmond Law. Join us in welcoming Dean Jacob Rooksby! https://lawmagazine.richmond.edu/article/-/28022/richmond-law-announces-its-new-dean.html?utm_source=lawmagazine&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=lawmagazine-story

We are proud to share that Richmond Law alumnus Bruce H. Russell II, L'00, has been elected president-elect of the Virginia State Bar! A former Appalachian School of Law professor, Russell is the first lawyer from west of Roanoke to hold this leadership role in nearly thirty years.

Richmond Law hosted our ninth annual Junior Faculty Forum, an event that brings together more than 40 legal scholars from across the country. Participants shared their works in progress related to tech law, children's and family law, criminal law, and constitutional law. @briandowning.bsky.social

Congratulations to Scott Jones, L'09, on his selection to fill the Western District of Virginia Magistrate Judge vacancy. Jones will join two other Richmond Law graduates, Hon. Joel C. Hoppe, L'02, and Hon. C. Kailani Memmer, L'92. roanoke.com/news/local/a...

Dean Perdue led her final staff meeting and, in her true, generous fashion, surprised the law school team with "Spider Dream Team" hats! 🕷️

Congratulations are in order to Prof. @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social, whose book "Secrets of the Killing State" was named a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards social justice category! https://indiebookawards.com/winners.php?year=2026

We were pleased to welcome Prof. Dylan Penningroth of @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social for our annual Emroch lecture. His research reveals how African Americans thought about, talked about, and used the law long before the marches of the 1960s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAwqMQWdLeg

Prof. @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social was interviewed live on @cnn.com to discuss the Justice Department's adoption of the firing squad as an execution method, and its relationship to lethal injection. "In part, it's a move of desperation...the state's violence will be explicit."

Reading week needed a highlight, and @jamellebouie.net delivered! Richmond Law's American Constitution Society brought the @nytimes.com columnist together with Prof. Donnelly for a deep dive discussion on SCOTUS under Chief Justice John Roberts' leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/by/jamelle-bouie

Elon Musk's ongoing split from Delaware and efforts to incite a mass “DExit” continue prompting conversations about America's corporate capital. “It’s time for the Delaware-Musk relationship to be severed,” said Prof. @profjerickson.bsky.social for @bloomberglaw.com.

Alumni Weekend is one month away! Whether you're reconnecting with lifelong friends or making new ones, this is your chance to return to campus, share memories, and celebrate what it means to be a Law Spider. Register today to secure your spot! 🕷️ https://law.richmond.edu/alumni/reunion/index.html

Happy Tax Day! Yesterday, the Virginia Commissioner of Taxation, Kristin Collins, L'08, hosted Prof. Holderness' State and Local Taxation class for mock oral arguments on a tax case and then a visit with members of the Virginia Department of Taxation.

On the latest episode of the Clause 8 Podcast with Eli Mazour, @profkosenga.bsky.social addresses the risks of “royalty-free” standards, SEP policy whiplash, litigation funding, and why the RESTORE Act matters. www.voiceofip.com/p/the-hidden...

Calling all junior law faculty! Join us for the 2026 Junior Faculty Forum at Richmond Law on May 20-21 to present your scholarship, gain feedback, and network in a collegial setting. richmond.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

With Commencement just around the corner in May, we are thrilled to finally share who will deliver the Commencement address! It's a privilege to welcome the Honorable Roger L. Gregory back to speak to Richmond Law graduates, as he previously did in 2012. law.richmond.edu/features/art...

#GMUScaliaLaw @masonlec.bsky.social would like to thank @profkosenga.bsky.social of @richmondlaw.bsky.social for joining our students and faculty to present her #formationstage paper. The #RibsteinWorkshop honors the legacy of academic pioneer Larry Ribstein and his commitment to #NewScholarship.

Triple Hoo Jacob Rooksby ’07 has been named the next dean of the University of Richmond School of Law. @richmondlaw.bsky.social

We're only a few days away from presenting A.E. Dick Howard, '54, with the William Green Award! We hope you'll join us this Thursday, March 19, to hear Howard's lecture "A Life in the Law," where he'll recall highlights of his storied career. @uvalaw.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/a-life-in-...

Join us on Thursday, April 9, as we welcome Dylan Penningroth of @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social for a discussion focused on Black civil rights history as part of our annual Emroch Lecture series. www.eventbrite.com/e/emroch-lec...

It's with deep pride that we share that Dean Perdue was honored with a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing her more than 15 years of leadership. Introduced by alum, Senator Richard H. Stuart, L'91, the resolution has now cleared both the House and Senate. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

The Intellectual Property Institute's Evil Twin debate reminded us we can air our disagreements on IP policy in a friendly exchange. This year, Robert Brauneis & @matthewsag.bsky.social focused on AI at the WIPIP conference, hosted by @bulaw.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdIK...

Today, we were delighted to host Lisa Ikemoto, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at @ucdavislaw.bsky.social, who presented an early outline and draft chapters of her new project as part of our Faculty Colloquy speaker series.

Join the University of Richmond Public Interest Law Review next month for their annual symposium highlighting the historical and current trends shaping trust in the courts and movement lawyering. The event is free, but registration is required. www.eventbrite.com/e/pilr-sympo...

The JOLT symposium continues with our second round of panelists, including @codycorliss.bsky.social of West Virginia University College of Law, and @colleenchien.bsky.social of UC Berkeley School of Law, moderated by @profjerickson.bsky.social. The topic: digital due process.

The Journal of Law & Technology's symposium, "The Platform Power: The Rise of Private Governance in Tech," kicked off with @maryannefranks.bsky.social of George Washington Law, Michael Goodyear of New York Law School, and Gabriel Walters of @thefireorg.bsky.social. Moderated by Prof. Chambers.

Rachel Yates, L’13, of Yates Appellate Law, was recently highlighted in a Richmond Bar Association Q&A as as part of a member highlight. Read her responses related to Richmond's camaraderie and advice for law students today. heyzine.com/flip-book/ac...

Just another day of Richmond Law faculty making magic happen at the @a-lpe.bsky.social inaugural conference in our town. Love my colleagues! @richmondlaw.bsky.social @lukenorris.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social @erincollins.bsky.social

The ALPE conference is on and it’s 🔥! So many great exchanges and such great thinking about law, political economy, and different futures! @a-lpe.bsky.social

We were delighted to welcome @jpygold.bsky.social, Professor of Law at @bulaw.bsky.social, who presented his work as part of our Faculty Colloquy series.

The first installment of the @urichmond.bsky.social Faculty and Staff Symposium for 2026 is tomorrow, January 30. Representing the law school is Prof. @athenais.bsky.social, who will be chairing "Networks of Influence: Spies, Sovereigns, and the Art of Diplomacy." as.richmond.edu/events/facul...

Congratulations to Prof. Bryson on his recent induction as a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow! virginialawfoundation.org/2026-fellows/

LinkedIn newsletter highlights our 4th and final issue of OGEL in 2025. This Special Issue edited by Professor @catherinebanet.bsky.social @uio.no and Professor @joeleisen.bsky.social @richmondlaw.bsky.social looks at 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 -- www.linkedin.com/pulse/ogel-4...

Prof. @athenais.bsky.social recently celebrated six months on her Substack titled "Everyone Inherits Something." Tait's forthcoming book, The House That Family Money Built, will release later this year. Follow her journey with the other 1k+ followers! allisontait.substack.com/p/six-lesson...

Congratulations to our faculty on an incredible week of scholarship and leadership at the AALS Annual Meeting! Closing out the week with our final faculty participant: 🔵 Tamika Moses: Presenter during the New Law Professors roundtable discussion #AALS2026

Day 3 at #AALS2026. Richmond Law faculty featured today: • @dcwing.bsky.social: Receiving the Emerging Scholars Paper Award & participating in Civil Rights panel • Kurt Lash: Originalism & the 14th Amendment panelist • Janice Craft: Presenting Balance & Well-Being in Legal Education

Thought leadership and scholarly excellence are on display on day two of AALS! • Meredith J. Harbach — Speaker, Family & Juvenile Law session (4:10 - 5:25) • Riley Keenan — Celebrating his Junior Scholarship Award Honorable Mention! Congratulations to Prof. Keenan on this well-deserved recognition.

Join the University of Richmond Journal of Law & Technology on Friday, Feb. 13 for their annual symposium highlighting the ever-changing intersection of law and technology, with a focus on the rise of private governance in tech. 4.0 Virginia CLE credits approved. bit.ly/JOLTSymposium

As the AALS Annual Meeting in New Orleans kicks off today, we're delighted to highlight our faculty who are participating in this year's conference. Where to find our scholars: • Doron Samuel-Siegel — Speaker, Teaching Methods (1:00–2:15) • Danielle Stokes — Presenter, Environmental Law (2:35–5:25)

Honored to see Richmond Law represented in Virginia Business' 2025 Legal Elite Class of 2025 Legal Services/Pro Bono category: Prof. Casey; Bures L’15; Bennett L’89; Held L’96; Lydon L’15; Mercer L’73; Nea L’66; Proctor L’82. virginiabusiness.com/legal-servic...

Joel Eisen, of @richmondlaw.bsky.social, called the proposed rule a “particularly interesting and new assertion of jurisdiction by the commission.” @joeleisen.bsky.social www.eenews.net/articles/lit...

Congratulations to Kim Ramsey, L'89, who was named Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Leader of the Year! Kim currently serves as president of both the Virginia Bar Association and FloranceGordonBrown, P.C. in Richmond, where she focuses her practice on family law. valawyersweekly.com/2025/11/24/k...

Congratulations are in order to Prof. @dcwing.bsky.social. Her article, Convergence Against Homeplace, was selected by the AALS Family and Juvenile Section Awards Committee to receive the section’s Emerging Scholar Award! https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5441354

How will a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announcement reshape litigation? Quoted in Law360, @profkosenga.bsky.social, chief policy counselor for the Inventors Defense Alliance, calls the move “a commonsense reform that restores fairness to the patent system.” www.law360.com/articles/240...

Last night, Richmond Law and the Virginia State Bar hosted the 2025 Virginia Attorney General Debate, where candidates Jason Miyares and Jay Jones shared their visions and discussed key issues for the Commonwealth. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxLh9

This evening, the University of Richmond, in partnership with the Virginia State Bar, proudly hosts the 2025 Attorney General Debate featuring Jason Miyares and Jay Jones. The livestream is accessible using the link below. https://law.richmond.edu/about/community_events/AG-Debate-2025.html

The fall issue of Richmond Law magazine is here! Explore stories of purpose and progress, from Prof. Stokes’ work in environmental justice to alumni shaping the future of AI and digital literacy. See how our community is imagining what’s possible. lawmagazine.richmond.edu

Can Big Media use copyright law to cut off your internet access? Professor Jim Gibson, one of many legal experts who have filed briefs in the case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, breaks down this issue in our latest Synopsis video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAc...

Professor Stephen Bright delivered the University of Richmond Law Review symposium keynote, offering insights from his decades of experience litigating death penalty cases and advocating for justice reform.

Our third panel at the University of Richmond Law Review symposium featured Doug Ramseur, @dalebaich.bsky.social, and Erin Barnhart examining their experiences in capital defense, moderated by Prof. Dave Johnson.

Excited to kick off today's University of Richmond Law Review symposium, "Advancing Abolition: Anti-Death Penalty Advocacy in Regressive Times." Experts and advocates are gathering to discuss the future of death penalty reform.